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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.10, 1,673.98 and 689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.10, 1,673.98 and 689.10 is: 950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.10 : 1,673.98 = 689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.10/1,673.98 = 689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.10x = 1,673.98 × 689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.10x = 1,153,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,539.62/1,213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.90

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