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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.39, 1,670.29 and 855.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.39, 1,670.29 and 855.94 is: 1,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.39 : 1,670.29 = 855.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.39/1,670.29 = 855.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.39x = 1,670.29 × 855.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.39x = 1,429,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,668.02/1,210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.16

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