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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.34, 1,670.39 and 679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.34, 1,670.39 and 679.36 is: 937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.34 : 1,670.39 = 679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.34/1,670.39 = 679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.34x = 1,670.39 × 679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.34x = 1,134,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,796.15/1,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.59

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