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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.13, 1,671.10 and 713.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.13, 1,671.10 and 713.59 is: 984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.13 : 1,671.10 = 713.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.13/1,671.10 = 713.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.13x = 1,671.10 × 713.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.13x = 1,192,474.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,474.29/1,211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.60

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