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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.33, 1,671.56 and 680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.33, 1,671.56 and 680.27 is: 938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.33 : 1,671.56 = 680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.33/1,671.56 = 680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.33x = 1,671.56 × 680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.33x = 1,137,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,112.12/1,211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.73

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