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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.80, 1,669.50 and 712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.80, 1,669.50 and 712.46 is: 983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.80 : 1,669.50 = 712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.80/1,669.50 = 712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.80x = 1,669.50 × 712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.80x = 1,189,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,456.14/1,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.18

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