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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.02, 1,672.96 and 714.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.02, 1,672.96 and 714.68 is: 986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.02 : 1,672.96 = 714.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.02/1,672.96 = 714.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.02x = 1,672.96 × 714.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.02x = 1,195,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,631.05/1,212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.48

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