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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.71, 2,442.53 and 1,210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.71, 2,442.53 and 1,210.89 is: 1,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.71 : 2,442.53 = 1,210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.71/2,442.53 = 1,210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.71x = 2,442.53 × 1,210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.71x = 2,957,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,629.10/1,770.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.31

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