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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.50, 1,672.08 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.50, 1,672.08 and 687.84 is: 949.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.50 : 1,672.08 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.50/1,672.08 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.50x = 1,672.08 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.50x = 1,150,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,123.51/1,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.34

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