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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.38, 1,675.84 and 662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.38, 1,675.84 and 662.38 is: 914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.38 : 1,675.84 = 662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.38/1,675.84 = 662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.38x = 1,675.84 × 662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.38x = 1,110,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,034.52/1,214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.08

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