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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.98, 1,973.95 and 1,210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.98, 1,973.95 and 1,210.07 is: 1,670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.98 : 1,973.95 = 1,210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.98/1,973.95 = 1,210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.98x = 1,973.95 × 1,210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.98x = 2,388,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,617.68/1,429.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.39

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