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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.13, 1,670.09 and 767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.13, 1,670.09 and 767.87 is: 1,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.13 : 1,670.09 = 767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.13/1,670.09 = 767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.13x = 1,670.09 × 767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.13x = 1,282,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,399.82/1,210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.73

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