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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.58, 1,674.94 and 716.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.58, 1,674.94 and 716.34 is: 988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.58 : 1,674.94 = 716.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.58/1,674.94 = 716.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.58x = 1,674.94 × 716.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.58x = 1,199,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,826.52/1,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.67

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