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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.72, 1,670.87 and 679.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.72, 1,670.87 and 679.65 is: 937.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.72 : 1,670.87 = 679.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.72/1,670.87 = 679.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.72x = 1,670.87 × 679.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.72x = 1,135,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,606.80/1,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.96

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