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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.40, 1,674.93 and 716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.40, 1,674.93 and 716.26 is: 988.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.40 : 1,674.93 = 716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.40/1,674.93 = 716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.40x = 1,674.93 × 716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.40x = 1,199,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,685.36/1,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.70

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