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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.29, 1,670.05 and 679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.29, 1,670.05 and 679.20 is: 937.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.29 : 1,670.05 = 679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.29/1,670.05 = 679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.29x = 1,670.05 × 679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.29x = 1,134,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,297.96/1,210.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.21

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