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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.26, 1,675.65 and 716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.26, 1,675.65 and 716.92 is: 989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.26 : 1,675.65 = 716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.26/1,675.65 = 716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.26x = 1,675.65 × 716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.26x = 1,201,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,305.50/1,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.33

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