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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.71, 1,671.88 and 714.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.71, 1,671.88 and 714.39 is: 985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.71 : 1,671.88 = 714.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.71/1,671.88 = 714.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.71x = 1,671.88 × 714.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.71x = 1,194,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,374.35/1,211.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.69

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