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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.76, 1,671.80 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.76, 1,671.80 and 707.54 is: 976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.76 : 1,671.80 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.76/1,671.80 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.76x = 1,671.80 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.76x = 1,182,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,853.48/1,211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.15

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