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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.57, 1,674.27 and 1,210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.57, 1,674.27 and 1,210.14 is: 1,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.57 : 1,674.27 = 1,210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.57/1,674.27 = 1,210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.57x = 1,674.27 × 1,210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.57x = 2,026,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,101.10/1,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.91

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