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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.64, 1,670.99 and 686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.64, 1,670.99 and 686.97 is: 948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.64 : 1,670.99 = 686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.64/1,670.99 = 686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.64x = 1,670.99 × 686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.64x = 1,147,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,916.57/1,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.19

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