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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.52, 1,670.64 and 679.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.52, 1,670.64 and 679.54 is: 937.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.52 : 1,670.64 = 679.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.52/1,670.64 = 679.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.52x = 1,670.64 × 679.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.52x = 1,135,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,271.50/1,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.84

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