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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.31, 1,675.71 and 690.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.31, 1,675.71 and 690.51 is: 952.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.31 : 1,675.71 = 690.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.31/1,675.71 = 690.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.31x = 1,675.71 × 690.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.31x = 1,157,094.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,094.51/1,214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.88

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