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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.84, 1,671.36 and 713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.84, 1,671.36 and 713.62 is: 985.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.84 : 1,671.36 = 713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.84/1,671.36 = 713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.84x = 1,671.36 × 713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.84x = 1,192,715.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,715.92/1,210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.03

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