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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.26, 1,670.08 and 686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.26, 1,670.08 and 686.26 is: 946.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.26 : 1,670.08 = 686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.26/1,670.08 = 686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.26x = 1,670.08 × 686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.26x = 1,146,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,109.10/1,210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.99

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