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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.99, 1,672.56 and 680.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.99, 1,672.56 and 680.90 is: 939.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.99 : 1,672.56 = 680.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.99/1,672.56 = 680.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.99x = 1,672.56 × 680.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.99x = 1,138,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,837.74/1,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.65

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