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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.84, 1,672.32 and 714.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.84, 1,672.32 and 714.41 is: 985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.84 : 1,672.32 = 714.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.84/1,672.32 = 714.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.84x = 1,672.32 × 714.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.84x = 1,194,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,722.13/1,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.87

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