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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.32, 1,675.67 and 690.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.32, 1,675.67 and 690.25 is: 952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.32 : 1,675.67 = 690.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.32/1,675.67 = 690.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.32x = 1,675.67 × 690.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.32x = 1,156,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,631.22/1,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.49

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