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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.20, 1,675.11 and 690.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.20, 1,675.11 and 690.13 is: 952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.20 : 1,675.11 = 690.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.20/1,675.11 = 690.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.20x = 1,675.11 × 690.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.20x = 1,156,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,043.66/1,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.10

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