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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.31, 1,670.19 and 712.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.31, 1,670.19 and 712.97 is: 983.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.31 : 1,670.19 = 712.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.31/1,670.19 = 712.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.31x = 1,670.19 × 712.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.31x = 1,190,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,787.01/1,210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.87

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