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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.17, 1,675.48 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.17, 1,675.48 and 683.13 is: 942.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.17 : 1,675.48 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.17/1,675.48 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.17x = 1,675.48 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.17x = 1,144,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,570.65/1,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.68

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