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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.33, 1,674.60 and 716.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.33, 1,674.60 and 716.09 is: 988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.33 : 1,674.60 = 716.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.33/1,674.60 = 716.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.33x = 1,674.60 × 716.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.33x = 1,199,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,164.31/1,213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.32

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