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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.54, 1,670.56 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.54, 1,670.56 and 672.16 is: 927.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.54 : 1,670.56 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.54/1,670.56 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.54x = 1,670.56 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.54x = 1,122,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,881.13/1,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.59

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