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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.52, 1,674.40 and 715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.52, 1,674.40 and 715.82 is: 987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.52 : 1,674.40 = 715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.52/1,674.40 = 715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.52x = 1,674.40 × 715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.52x = 1,198,569.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,569.01/1,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.68

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