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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.38, 1,674.48 and 689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.38, 1,674.48 and 689.46 is: 951.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.38 : 1,674.48 = 689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.38/1,674.48 = 689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.38x = 1,674.48 × 689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.38x = 1,154,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,486.98/1,213.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.46

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