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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.42, 1,670.43 and 767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.42, 1,670.43 and 767.98 is: 1,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.42 : 1,670.43 = 767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.42/1,670.43 = 767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.42x = 1,670.43 × 767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.42x = 1,282,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,856.83/1,210.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.84

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