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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.30, 1,674.34 and 689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.30, 1,674.34 and 689.36 is: 951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.30 : 1,674.34 = 689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.30/1,674.34 = 689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.30x = 1,674.34 × 689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.30x = 1,154,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,223.02/1,213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.31

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