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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.68, 1,670.63 and 738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.68, 1,670.63 and 738.71 is: 1,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.68 : 1,670.63 = 738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.68/1,670.63 = 738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.68x = 1,670.63 × 738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.68x = 1,234,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,111.57/1,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.35

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