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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.02, 1,673.98 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.02, 1,673.98 and 688.96 is: 950.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.02 : 1,673.98 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.02/1,673.98 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.02x = 1,673.98 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.02x = 1,153,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,305.26/1,213.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.77

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