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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.71, 1,668.82 and 817.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.71, 1,668.82 and 817.05 is: 1,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.71 : 1,668.82 = 817.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.71/1,668.82 = 817.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.71x = 1,668.82 × 817.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.71x = 1,363,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,509.38/1,210.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.21

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