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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.89, 1,672.41 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.89, 1,672.41 and 687.93 is: 949.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.89 : 1,672.41 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.89/1,672.41 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.89x = 1,672.41 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.89x = 1,150,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,492.65/1,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.34

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