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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.51, 1,671.82 and 680.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.51, 1,671.82 and 680.35 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.51 : 1,671.82 = 680.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.51/1,671.82 = 680.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.51x = 1,671.82 × 680.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.51x = 1,137,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,422.74/1,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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