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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.44, 1,670.72 and 745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.44, 1,670.72 and 745.08 is: 1,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.44 : 1,670.72 = 745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.44/1,670.72 = 745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.44x = 1,670.72 × 745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.44x = 1,244,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,820.06/1,210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.40

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