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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.95, 1,674.75 and 716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.95, 1,674.75 and 716.40 is: 988.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.95 : 1,674.75 = 716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.95/1,674.75 = 716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.95x = 1,674.75 × 716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.95x = 1,199,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,790.90/1,213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.34

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