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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.06, 1,671.28 and 687.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.06, 1,671.28 and 687.11 is: 948.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.06 : 1,671.28 = 687.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.06/1,671.28 = 687.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.06x = 1,671.28 × 687.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.06x = 1,148,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,343.13/1,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.21

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