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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.06, 1,674.92 and 682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.06, 1,674.92 and 682.82 is: 942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.06 : 1,674.92 = 682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.06/1,674.92 = 682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.06x = 1,674.92 × 682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.06x = 1,143,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,657.09/1,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.01

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