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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.40, 1,668.58 and 712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.40, 1,668.58 and 712.16 is: 982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.40 : 1,668.58 = 712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.40/1,668.58 = 712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.40x = 1,668.58 × 712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.40x = 1,188,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,295.93/1,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.55

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