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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.50, 1,670.28 and 713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.50, 1,670.28 and 713.10 is: 983.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.50 : 1,670.28 = 713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.50/1,670.28 = 713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.50x = 1,670.28 × 713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.50x = 1,191,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,076.67/1,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.95

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