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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.21, 1,674.12 and 689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.21, 1,674.12 and 689.14 is: 950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.21 : 1,674.12 = 689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.21/1,674.12 = 689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.21x = 1,674.12 × 689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.21x = 1,153,703.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,703.06/1,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.95

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