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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.97, 1,672.53 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.97, 1,672.53 and 687.96 is: 949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.97 : 1,672.53 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.97/1,672.53 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.97x = 1,672.53 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.97x = 1,150,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,633.74/1,211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.39

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