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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.09, 1,671.18 and 713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.09, 1,671.18 and 713.75 is: 984.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.09 : 1,671.18 = 713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.09/1,671.18 = 713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.09x = 1,671.18 × 713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.09x = 1,192,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,804.73/1,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.90

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