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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211, 1,671.60 and 745.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211, 1,671.60 and 745.26 is: 1,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211 : 1,671.60 = 745.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211/1,671.60 = 745.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211x = 1,671.60 × 745.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211x = 1,245,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,776.62/1,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.72

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