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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.64, 1,675.96 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.64, 1,675.96 and 717.12 is: 989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.64 : 1,675.96 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.64/1,675.96 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.64x = 1,675.96 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.64x = 1,201,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,864.44/1,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.48

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