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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.51, 1,671.75 and 680.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.51, 1,671.75 and 680.29 is: 938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.51 : 1,671.75 = 680.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.51/1,671.75 = 680.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.51x = 1,671.75 × 680.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.51x = 1,137,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,270.63/1,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.72

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