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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.14, 1,673.74 and 708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.14, 1,673.74 and 708.88 is: 978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.14 : 1,673.74 = 708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.14/1,673.74 = 708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.14x = 1,673.74 × 708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.14x = 1,186,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,480.81/1,213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.02

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