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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.02, 1,673.76 and 688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.02, 1,673.76 and 688.94 is: 950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.02 : 1,673.76 = 688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.02/1,673.76 = 688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.02x = 1,673.76 × 688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.02x = 1,153,120.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,120.21/1,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.62

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