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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.95, 1,680.61 and 686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.95, 1,680.61 and 686.81 is: 947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.95 : 1,680.61 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.95/1,680.61 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.95x = 1,680.61 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.95x = 1,154,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,259.75/1,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.71

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