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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.10, 1,670.25 and 930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.10, 1,670.25 and 930.84 is: 1,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.10 : 1,670.25 = 930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.10/1,670.25 = 930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.10x = 1,670.25 × 930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.10x = 1,554,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,735.51/1,211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.74

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