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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.23, 1,674.36 and 715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.23, 1,674.36 and 715.75 is: 987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.23 : 1,674.36 = 715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.23/1,674.36 = 715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.23x = 1,674.36 × 715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.23x = 1,198,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,423.17/1,213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.80

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