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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.68, 1,670.58 and 686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.68, 1,670.58 and 686.70 is: 947.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.68 : 1,670.58 = 686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.68/1,670.58 = 686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.68x = 1,670.58 × 686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.68x = 1,147,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,187.29/1,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.56

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