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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.88, 1,672.40 and 687.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.88, 1,672.40 and 687.94 is: 949.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.88 : 1,672.40 = 687.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.88/1,672.40 = 687.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.88x = 1,672.40 × 687.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.88x = 1,150,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,510.86/1,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.36

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