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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.09, 1,675.52 and 716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.09, 1,675.52 and 716.59 is: 988.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.09 : 1,675.52 = 716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.09/1,675.52 = 716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.09x = 1,675.52 × 716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.09x = 1,200,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,657.29/1,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.94

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