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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.16, 1,675.29 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.16, 1,675.29 and 683.04 is: 942.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.16 : 1,675.29 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.16/1,675.29 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.16x = 1,675.29 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.16x = 1,144,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,290.08/1,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.45

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