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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.24, 2,440.85 and 1,210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.24, 2,440.85 and 1,210.98 is: 1,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.24 : 2,440.85 = 1,210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.24/2,440.85 = 1,210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.24x = 2,440.85 × 1,210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.24x = 2,955,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,814.48/1,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.73

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