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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.01, 1,670.96 and 713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.01, 1,670.96 and 713.80 is: 984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.01 : 1,670.96 = 713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.01/1,670.96 = 713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.01x = 1,670.96 × 713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.01x = 1,192,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,735.12/1,211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.91

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