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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.70, 1,674.72 and 689.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.70, 1,674.72 and 689.63 is: 951.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.70 : 1,674.72 = 689.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.70/1,674.72 = 689.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.70x = 1,674.72 × 689.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.70x = 1,154,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,928.78/1,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.58

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