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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.36, 1,670.22 and 686.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.36, 1,670.22 and 686.38 is: 947.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.36 : 1,670.22 = 686.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.36/1,670.22 = 686.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.36x = 1,670.22 × 686.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.36x = 1,146,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,405.60/1,210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.16

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