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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.50, 1,673.19 and 991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.50, 1,673.19 and 991.98 is: 1,367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.50 : 1,673.19 = 991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.50/1,673.19 = 991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.50x = 1,673.19 × 991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.50x = 1,659,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,771.02/1,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.76

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