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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.85, 1,674.70 and 682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.85, 1,674.70 and 682.63 is: 941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.85 : 1,674.70 = 682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.85/1,674.70 = 682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.85x = 1,674.70 × 682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.85x = 1,143,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,194.57/1,213.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.79

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