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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.65, 1,674.87 and 682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.65, 1,674.87 and 682.59 is: 941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.65 : 1,674.87 = 682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.65/1,674.87 = 682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.65x = 1,674.87 × 682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.65x = 1,143,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,249.51/1,213.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.99

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