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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.41, 1,671.78 and 714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.41, 1,671.78 and 714.07 is: 985.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.41 : 1,671.78 = 714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.41/1,671.78 = 714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.41x = 1,671.78 × 714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.41x = 1,193,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,767.94/1,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.44

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