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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.29, 1,675.73 and 690.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.29, 1,675.73 and 690.32 is: 952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.29 : 1,675.73 = 690.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.29/1,675.73 = 690.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.29x = 1,675.73 × 690.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.29x = 1,156,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,789.93/1,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.65

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