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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.83, 1,671.39 and 713.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.83, 1,671.39 and 713.49 is: 984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.83 : 1,671.39 = 713.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.83/1,671.39 = 713.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.83x = 1,671.39 × 713.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.83x = 1,192,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,520.05/1,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.88

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