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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.16, 1,675.74 and 716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.16, 1,675.74 and 716.76 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.16 : 1,675.74 = 716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.16/1,675.74 = 716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.16x = 1,675.74 × 716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.16x = 1,201,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,103.40/1,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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