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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.13, 1,675.46 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.13, 1,675.46 and 683.02 is: 942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.13 : 1,675.46 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.13/1,675.46 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.13x = 1,675.46 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.13x = 1,144,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,379.28/1,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.55

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