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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.55, 1,670.12 and 896.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.55, 1,670.12 and 896.47 is: 1,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.55 : 1,670.12 = 896.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.55/1,670.12 = 896.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.55x = 1,670.12 × 896.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.55x = 1,497,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,212.48/1,210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.80

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