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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.07, 1,675.52 and 716.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.07, 1,675.52 and 716.86 is: 989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.07 : 1,675.52 = 716.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.07/1,675.52 = 716.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.07x = 1,675.52 × 716.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.07x = 1,201,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,113.27/1,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.33

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