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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.39, 1,674.48 and 689.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.39, 1,674.48 and 689.53 is: 951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.39 : 1,674.48 = 689.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.39/1,674.48 = 689.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.39x = 1,674.48 × 689.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.39x = 1,154,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,604.19/1,213.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.55

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