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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.34, 1,670.08 and 679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.34, 1,670.08 and 679.25 is: 937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.34 : 1,670.08 = 679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.34/1,670.08 = 679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.34x = 1,670.08 × 679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.34x = 1,134,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,390.09/1,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.25

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