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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.48, 1,674.62 and 689.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.48, 1,674.62 and 689.50 is: 951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.48 : 1,674.62 = 689.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.48/1,674.62 = 689.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.48x = 1,674.62 × 689.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.48x = 1,154,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,645.44/1,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.52

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