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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.46, 1,670.34 and 686.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.46, 1,670.34 and 686.36 is: 947.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.46 : 1,670.34 = 686.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.46/1,670.34 = 686.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.46x = 1,670.34 × 686.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.46x = 1,146,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,454.56/1,210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.12

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