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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.17, 1,675.49 and 683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.17, 1,675.49 and 683.07 is: 942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.17 : 1,675.49 = 683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.17/1,675.49 = 683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.17x = 1,675.49 × 683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.17x = 1,144,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,470.28/1,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.59

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