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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.28, 1,675.71 and 690.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.28, 1,675.71 and 690.31 is: 952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.28 : 1,675.71 = 690.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.28/1,675.71 = 690.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.28x = 1,675.71 × 690.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.28x = 1,156,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,759.37/1,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.63

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