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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.15, 1,673.69 and 715.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.15, 1,673.69 and 715.61 is: 987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.15 : 1,673.69 = 715.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.15/1,673.69 = 715.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.15x = 1,673.69 × 715.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.15x = 1,197,709.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,709.30/1,213.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.27

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