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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.66, 1,672.07 and 817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.66, 1,672.07 and 817 is: 1,128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.66 : 1,672.07 = 817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.66/1,672.07 = 817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.66x = 1,672.07 × 817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.66x = 1,366,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,081.19/1,210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.38

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