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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.72, 1,674.89 and 682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.72, 1,674.89 and 682.58 is: 941.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.72 : 1,674.89 = 682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.72/1,674.89 = 682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.72x = 1,674.89 × 682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.72x = 1,143,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,243.00/1,213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.94

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