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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.81, 1,668.86 and 712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.81, 1,668.86 and 712.38 is: 982.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.81 : 1,668.86 = 712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.81/1,668.86 = 712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.81x = 1,668.86 × 712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.81x = 1,188,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,858.92/1,209.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.68

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