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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.50, 1,670.42 and 713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.50, 1,670.42 and 713.11 is: 984.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.50 : 1,670.42 = 713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.50/1,670.42 = 713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.50x = 1,670.42 × 713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.50x = 1,191,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,190.61/1,210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.05

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