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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.71, 1,672.22 and 714.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.71, 1,672.22 and 714.67 is: 986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.71 : 1,672.22 = 714.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.71/1,672.22 = 714.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.71x = 1,672.22 × 714.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.71x = 1,195,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,090.47/1,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.28

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