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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.52, 1,675.88 and 683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.52, 1,675.88 and 683.44 is: 943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.52 : 1,675.88 = 683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.52/1,675.88 = 683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.52x = 1,675.88 × 683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.52x = 1,145,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,363.43/1,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.06

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