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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.65, 1,670.75 and 713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.65, 1,670.75 and 713.31 is: 984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.65 : 1,670.75 = 713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.65/1,670.75 = 713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.65x = 1,670.75 × 713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.65x = 1,191,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,762.68/1,210.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.40

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