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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.64, 1,671.92 and 687.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.64, 1,671.92 and 687.62 is: 948.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.64 : 1,671.92 = 687.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.64/1,671.92 = 687.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.64x = 1,671.92 × 687.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.64x = 1,149,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,645.63/1,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.83

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