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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.79, 1,671.08 and 679.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.79, 1,671.08 and 679.89 is: 938.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.79 : 1,671.08 = 679.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.79/1,671.08 = 679.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.79x = 1,671.08 × 679.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.79x = 1,136,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,150.58/1,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.35

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