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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.04, 1,670.79 and 713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.04, 1,670.79 and 713.50 is: 984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.04 : 1,670.79 = 713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.04/1,670.79 = 713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.04x = 1,670.79 × 713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.04x = 1,192,108.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,108.67/1,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.37

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