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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.22, 1,671.47 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.22, 1,671.47 and 680.16 is: 938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.22 : 1,671.47 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.22/1,671.47 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.22x = 1,671.47 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.22x = 1,136,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,872.45/1,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.62

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