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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.15, 1,675.30 and 716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.15, 1,675.30 and 716.60 is: 988.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.15 : 1,675.30 = 716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.15/1,675.30 = 716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.15x = 1,675.30 × 716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.15x = 1,200,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,519.98/1,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.77

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