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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.48, 1,671.32 and 739.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.48, 1,671.32 and 739.22 is: 1,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.48 : 1,671.32 = 739.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.48/1,671.32 = 739.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.48x = 1,671.32 × 739.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.48x = 1,235,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,473.17/1,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.80

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