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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.92, 1,671.78 and 714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.92, 1,671.78 and 714.49 is: 985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.92 : 1,671.78 = 714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.92/1,671.78 = 714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.92x = 1,671.78 × 714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.92x = 1,194,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,470.09/1,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.60

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