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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.94, 1,672.33 and 740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.94, 1,672.33 and 740.10 is: 1,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.94 : 1,672.33 = 740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.94/1,672.33 = 740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.94x = 1,672.33 × 740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.94x = 1,237,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,687.83/1,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.25

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