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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.06, 1,671.24 and 1,078.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.06, 1,671.24 and 1,078.84 is: 1,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.06 : 1,671.24 = 1,078.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.06/1,671.24 = 1,078.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.06x = 1,671.24 × 1,078.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.06x = 1,803,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,000.56/1,210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.01

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