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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.89, 1,671.99 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.89, 1,671.99 and 714.42 is: 985.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.89 : 1,671.99 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.89/1,671.99 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.89x = 1,671.99 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.89x = 1,194,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,507.20/1,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.66

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