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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.39, 1,670.31 and 658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.39, 1,670.31 and 658.39 is: 908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.39 : 1,670.31 = 658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.39/1,670.31 = 658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.39x = 1,670.31 × 658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.39x = 1,099,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,715.40/1,210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.56

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