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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.26, 1,674.50 and 689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.26, 1,674.50 and 689.60 is: 951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.26 : 1,674.50 = 689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.26/1,674.50 = 689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.26x = 1,674.50 × 689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.26x = 1,154,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,735.20/1,213.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.76

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