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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.40, 1,673.93 and 715.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.40, 1,673.93 and 715.77 is: 987.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.40 : 1,673.93 = 715.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.40/1,673.93 = 715.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.40x = 1,673.93 × 715.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.40x = 1,198,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,150.67/1,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.43

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