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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.56, 1,670.56 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.56, 1,670.56 and 658.56 is: 908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.56 : 1,670.56 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.56/1,670.56 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.56x = 1,670.56 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.56x = 1,100,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,163.99/1,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.81

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