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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.34, 1,672.84 and 1,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.34, 1,672.84 and 1,035.66 is: 1,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.34 : 1,672.84 = 1,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.34/1,672.84 = 1,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.34x = 1,672.84 × 1,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.34x = 1,732,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,493.47/1,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.23

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