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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.46, 1,671.78 and 659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.46, 1,671.78 and 659.46 is: 910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.46 : 1,671.78 = 659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.46/1,671.78 = 659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.46x = 1,671.78 × 659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.46x = 1,102,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,472.04/1,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.04

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