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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.48, 1,674.93 and 716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.48, 1,674.93 and 716.29 is: 988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.48 : 1,674.93 = 716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.48/1,674.93 = 716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.48x = 1,674.93 × 716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.48x = 1,199,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,739.50/1,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.68

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