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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.47, 1,674.64 and 689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.47, 1,674.64 and 689.50 is: 951.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.47 : 1,674.64 = 689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.47/1,674.64 = 689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.47x = 1,674.64 × 689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.47x = 1,154,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,664.28/1,213.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.54

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