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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.57, 1,674.76 and 689.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.57, 1,674.76 and 689.56 is: 951.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.57 : 1,674.76 = 689.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.57/1,674.76 = 689.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.57x = 1,674.76 × 689.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.57x = 1,154,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,847.51/1,213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.61

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