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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.45, 1,671.64 and 673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.45, 1,671.64 and 673.08 is: 928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.45 : 1,671.64 = 673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.45/1,671.64 = 673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.45x = 1,671.64 × 673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.45x = 1,125,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,147.45/1,211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.76

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