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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.52, 1,674.45 and 689.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.52, 1,674.45 and 689.45 is: 951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.52 : 1,674.45 = 689.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.52/1,674.45 = 689.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.52x = 1,674.45 × 689.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.52x = 1,154,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,449.55/1,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.32

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