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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.61, 1,674.72 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.61, 1,674.72 and 682.56 is: 941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.61 : 1,674.72 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.61/1,674.72 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.61x = 1,674.72 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.61x = 1,143,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,096.88/1,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.90

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