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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.04, 1,671.28 and 687.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.04, 1,671.28 and 687.16 is: 948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.04 : 1,671.28 = 687.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.04/1,671.28 = 687.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.04x = 1,671.28 × 687.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.04x = 1,148,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,436.76/1,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.31

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