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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.69, 1,674.75 and 689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.69, 1,674.75 and 689.71 is: 951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.69 : 1,674.75 = 689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.69/1,674.75 = 689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.69x = 1,674.75 × 689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.69x = 1,155,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,091.82/1,213.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.72

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