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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.76, 1,670.72 and 679.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.76, 1,670.72 and 679.58 is: 937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.76 : 1,670.72 = 679.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.76/1,670.72 = 679.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.76x = 1,670.72 × 679.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.76x = 1,135,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,387.90/1,210.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.75

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