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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.52, 1,676.10 and 690.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.52, 1,676.10 and 690.54 is: 952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.52 : 1,676.10 = 690.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.52/1,676.10 = 690.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.52x = 1,676.10 × 690.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.52x = 1,157,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,414.09/1,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.98

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