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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.85, 1,672.31 and 687.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.85, 1,672.31 and 687.85 is: 949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.85 : 1,672.31 = 687.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.85/1,672.31 = 687.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.85x = 1,672.31 × 687.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.85x = 1,150,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,295.97/1,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.21

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