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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.22, 1,674.31 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.22, 1,674.31 and 689.28 is: 951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.22 : 1,674.31 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.22/1,674.31 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.22x = 1,674.31 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.22x = 1,154,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,068.40/1,213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.24

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