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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.04, 1,673.03 and 714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.04, 1,673.03 and 714.64 is: 986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.04 : 1,673.03 = 714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.04/1,673.03 = 714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.04x = 1,673.03 × 714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.04x = 1,195,621.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,621.89/1,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.46

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