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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.81, 1,675.02 and 716.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.81, 1,675.02 and 716.47 is: 988.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.81 : 1,675.02 = 716.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.81/1,675.02 = 716.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.81x = 1,675.02 × 716.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.81x = 1,200,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,101.58/1,213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.71

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