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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.02, 1,673.70 and 715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.02, 1,673.70 and 715.32 is: 986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.02 : 1,673.70 = 715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.02/1,673.70 = 715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.02x = 1,673.70 × 715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.02x = 1,197,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,231.08/1,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.98

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