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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.43, 1,674.53 and 682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.43, 1,674.53 and 682.29 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.43 : 1,674.53 = 682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.43/1,674.53 = 682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.43x = 1,674.53 × 682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.43x = 1,142,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,514.22/1,213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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