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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.28, 1,670.16 and 686.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.28, 1,670.16 and 686.32 is: 947.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.28 : 1,670.16 = 686.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.28/1,670.16 = 686.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.28x = 1,670.16 × 686.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.28x = 1,146,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,264.21/1,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.11

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