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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.61, 1,674.68 and 716.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.61, 1,674.68 and 716.27 is: 988.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.61 : 1,674.68 = 716.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.61/1,674.68 = 716.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.61x = 1,674.68 × 716.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.61x = 1,199,511.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,511.09/1,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.39

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