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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.06, 1,673.98 and 715.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.06, 1,673.98 and 715.72 is: 987.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.06 : 1,673.98 = 715.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.06/1,673.98 = 715.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.06x = 1,673.98 × 715.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.06x = 1,198,100.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,100.97/1,213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.67

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