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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.75, 1,670.98 and 686.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.75, 1,670.98 and 686.75 is: 947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.75 : 1,670.98 = 686.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.75/1,670.98 = 686.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.75x = 1,670.98 × 686.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.75x = 1,147,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,545.52/1,210.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.80

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