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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.86, 1,674.74 and 716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.86, 1,674.74 and 716.67 is: 988.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.86 : 1,674.74 = 716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.86/1,674.74 = 716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.86x = 1,674.74 × 716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.86x = 1,200,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,237.71/1,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.77

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