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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.52, 1,674.64 and 689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.52, 1,674.64 and 689.44 is: 951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.52 : 1,674.64 = 689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.52/1,674.64 = 689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.52x = 1,674.64 × 689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.52x = 1,154,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,563.80/1,213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.42

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