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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.09, 1,672.56 and 714.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.09, 1,672.56 and 714.75 is: 986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.09 : 1,672.56 = 714.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.09/1,672.56 = 714.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.09x = 1,672.56 × 714.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.09x = 1,195,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,462.26/1,212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.28

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