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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.17, 1,670.31 and 767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.17, 1,670.31 and 767.99 is: 1,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.17 : 1,670.31 = 767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.17/1,670.31 = 767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.17x = 1,670.31 × 767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.17x = 1,282,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,785.55/1,210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.00

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