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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.26, 1,671.30 and 687.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.26, 1,671.30 and 687.22 is: 948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.26 : 1,671.30 = 687.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.26/1,671.30 = 687.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.26x = 1,671.30 × 687.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.26x = 1,148,550.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,550.79/1,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.23

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