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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.62, 1,670.54 and 679.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.62, 1,670.54 and 679.38 is: 937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.62 : 1,670.54 = 679.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.62/1,670.54 = 679.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.62x = 1,670.54 × 679.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.62x = 1,134,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,931.47/1,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.48

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