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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.47, 1,670.48 and 686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.47, 1,670.48 and 686.52 is: 947.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.47 : 1,670.48 = 686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.47/1,670.48 = 686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.47x = 1,670.48 × 686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.47x = 1,146,814.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,814.50/1,210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.41

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