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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.47, 1,670.46 and 679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.47, 1,670.46 and 679.46 is: 937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.47 : 1,670.46 = 679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.47/1,670.46 = 679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.47x = 1,670.46 × 679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.47x = 1,135,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,016.81/1,210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.67

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