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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.33, 1,671.66 and 739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.33, 1,671.66 and 739.17 is: 1,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.33 : 1,671.66 = 739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.33/1,671.66 = 739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.33x = 1,671.66 × 739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.33x = 1,235,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,640.92/1,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.07

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