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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.80, 1,672.42 and 687.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.80, 1,672.42 and 687.92 is: 949.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.80 : 1,672.42 = 687.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.80/1,672.42 = 687.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.80x = 1,672.42 × 687.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.80x = 1,150,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,491.17/1,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.41

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