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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.78, 1,670.88 and 713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.78, 1,670.88 and 713.73 is: 984.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.78 : 1,670.88 = 713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.78/1,670.88 = 713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.78x = 1,670.88 × 713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.78x = 1,192,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,557.18/1,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.95

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