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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.44, 1,675.87 and 717.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.44, 1,675.87 and 717.10 is: 989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.44 : 1,675.87 = 717.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.44/1,675.87 = 717.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.44x = 1,675.87 × 717.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.44x = 1,201,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,766.38/1,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.56

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