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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.93, 1,669.51 and 712.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.93, 1,669.51 and 712.99 is: 983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.93 : 1,669.51 = 712.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.93/1,669.51 = 712.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.93x = 1,669.51 × 712.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.93x = 1,190,343.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,343.93/1,209.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.81

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