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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.90, 1,674.75 and 716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.90, 1,674.75 and 716.29 is: 988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.90 : 1,674.75 = 716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.90/1,674.75 = 716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.90x = 1,674.75 × 716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.90x = 1,199,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,606.68/1,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.23

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