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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.47, 1,670.24 and 762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.47, 1,670.24 and 762.27 is: 1,051.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.47 : 1,670.24 = 762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.47/1,670.24 = 762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.47x = 1,670.24 × 762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.47x = 1,273,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,167.40/1,210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.80

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