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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.17, 1,669.94 and 712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.17, 1,669.94 and 712.73 is: 983.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.17 : 1,669.94 = 712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.17/1,669.94 = 712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.17x = 1,669.94 × 712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.17x = 1,190,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,216.34/1,210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.51

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