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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.68, 1,674.90 and 689.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.68, 1,674.90 and 689.66 is: 951.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.68 : 1,674.90 = 689.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.68/1,674.90 = 689.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.68x = 1,674.90 × 689.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.68x = 1,155,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,103.16/1,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.74

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