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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210.97, 1,671.17 and 687.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210.97, 1,671.17 and 687.04 is: 948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210.97 : 1,671.17 = 687.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210.97/1,671.17 = 687.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210.97x = 1,671.17 × 687.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210.97x = 1,148,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,158.18/1,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.13

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