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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.07, 1,676.34 and 1,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.07, 1,676.34 and 1,211.64 is: 1,672.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.07 : 1,676.34 = 1,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.07/1,676.34 = 1,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.07x = 1,676.34 × 1,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.07x = 2,031,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,120.60/1,214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.98

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