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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.64, 1,670.55 and 686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.64, 1,670.55 and 686.66 is: 947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.64 : 1,670.55 = 686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.64/1,670.55 = 686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.64x = 1,670.55 × 686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.64x = 1,147,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,099.86/1,210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.52

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