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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.20, 1,670.94 and 739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.20, 1,670.94 and 739.12 is: 1,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.20 : 1,670.94 = 739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.20/1,670.94 = 739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.20x = 1,670.94 × 739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.20x = 1,235,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,025.17/1,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.67

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