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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.70, 1,673.32 and 839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.70, 1,673.32 and 839.64 is: 1,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.70 : 1,673.32 = 839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.70/1,673.32 = 839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.70x = 1,673.32 × 839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.70x = 1,404,986.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,986.40/1,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.52

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