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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.32, 1,671.74 and 739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.32, 1,671.74 and 739.18 is: 1,020.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.32 : 1,671.74 = 739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.32/1,671.74 = 739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.32x = 1,671.74 × 739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.32x = 1,235,716.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,716.77/1,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.14

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