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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.31, 1,669.30 and 837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.31, 1,669.30 and 837.91 is: 1,155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.31 : 1,669.30 = 837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.31/1,669.30 = 837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.31x = 1,669.30 × 837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.31x = 1,398,714.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,714.82/1,210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.67

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