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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.68, 1,671.06 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.68, 1,671.06 and 745.32 is: 1,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.68 : 1,671.06 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.68/1,671.06 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.68x = 1,671.06 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.68x = 1,245,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,474.44/1,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.74

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