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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.04, 1,669.63 and 685.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.04, 1,669.63 and 685.97 is: 946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.04 : 1,669.63 = 685.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.04/1,669.63 = 685.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.04x = 1,669.63 × 685.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.04x = 1,145,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,316.09/1,210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.51

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