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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.34, 1,670.07 and 1,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.34, 1,670.07 and 1,033.66 is: 1,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.34 : 1,670.07 = 1,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.34/1,670.07 = 1,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.34x = 1,670.07 × 1,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.34x = 1,726,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,284.56/1,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.46

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