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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.24, 1,672.65 and 714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.24, 1,672.65 and 714.90 is: 986.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.24 : 1,672.65 = 714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.24/1,672.65 = 714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.24x = 1,672.65 × 714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.24x = 1,195,777.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,777.49/1,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.42

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