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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.35, 1,668.69 and 712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.35, 1,668.69 and 712.01 is: 982.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.35 : 1,668.69 = 712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.35/1,668.69 = 712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.35x = 1,668.69 × 712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.35x = 1,188,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,115.62/1,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.45

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