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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.04, 1,672.41 and 714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.04, 1,672.41 and 714.49 is: 985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.04 : 1,672.41 = 714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.04/1,672.41 = 714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.04x = 1,672.41 × 714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.04x = 1,194,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,920.22/1,212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.88

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