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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.96, 1,827.71 and 670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.96, 1,827.71 and 670.51 is: 1,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.96 : 1,827.71 = 670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.96/1,827.71 = 670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.96x = 1,827.71 × 670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.96x = 1,225,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,497.83/1,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.19

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