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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.39, 1,675.89 and 690.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.39, 1,675.89 and 690.45 is: 952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.39 : 1,675.89 = 690.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.39/1,675.89 = 690.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.39x = 1,675.89 × 690.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.39x = 1,157,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,118.25/1,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.84

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