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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.75, 1,670.42 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.75, 1,670.42 and 706.66 is: 974.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.75 : 1,670.42 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.75/1,670.42 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.75x = 1,670.42 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.75x = 1,180,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,416.59/1,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.95

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