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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.36, 1,791.81 and 1,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.36, 1,791.81 and 1,210.88 is: 1,671.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.36 : 1,791.81 = 1,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.36/1,791.81 = 1,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.36x = 1,791.81 × 1,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.36x = 2,169,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,666.89/1,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.08

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