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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.50, 1,930.12 and 1,210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.50, 1,930.12 and 1,210.68 is: 1,672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.50 : 1,930.12 = 1,210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.50/1,930.12 = 1,210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.50x = 1,930.12 × 1,210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.50x = 2,336,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,757.68/1,397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.10

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