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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.96, 1,670.34 and 930.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.96, 1,670.34 and 930.77 is: 1,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.96 : 1,670.34 = 930.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.96/1,670.34 = 930.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.96x = 1,670.34 × 930.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.96x = 1,554,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,702.36/1,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.86

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