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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.35, 1,670.22 and 686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.35, 1,670.22 and 686.37 is: 947.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.35 : 1,670.22 = 686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.35/1,670.22 = 686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.35x = 1,670.22 × 686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.35x = 1,146,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,388.90/1,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.15

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