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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.28, 1,669.48 and 686.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.28, 1,669.48 and 686.21 is: 946.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.28 : 1,669.48 = 686.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.28/1,669.48 = 686.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.28x = 1,669.48 × 686.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.28x = 1,145,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,603.81/1,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.56

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