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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.86, 1,665.90 and 1,068.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.86, 1,665.90 and 1,068.38 is: 1,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.86 : 1,665.90 = 1,068.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.86/1,665.90 = 1,068.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.86x = 1,665.90 × 1,068.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.86x = 1,779,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,814.24/1,210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.88

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