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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.28, 1,671.62 and 714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.28, 1,671.62 and 714.07 is: 985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.28 : 1,671.62 = 714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.28/1,671.62 = 714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.28x = 1,671.62 × 714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.28x = 1,193,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,653.69/1,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.45

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