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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.51, 1,671.78 and 673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.51, 1,671.78 and 673.04 is: 928.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.51 : 1,671.78 = 673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.51/1,671.78 = 673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.51x = 1,671.78 × 673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.51x = 1,125,174.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,174.81/1,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.74

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