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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.74, 1,672.06 and 680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.74, 1,672.06 and 680.51 is: 939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.74 : 1,672.06 = 680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.74/1,672.06 = 680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.74x = 1,672.06 × 680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.74x = 1,137,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,841.79/1,211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.02

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