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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.34, 1,680.46 and 937.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.34, 1,680.46 and 937.46 is: 1,294.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.34 : 1,680.46 = 937.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.34/1,680.46 = 937.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.34x = 1,680.46 × 937.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.34x = 1,575,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,365.89/1,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.11

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