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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.54, 1,676.16 and 690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.54, 1,676.16 and 690.62 is: 953.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.54 : 1,676.16 = 690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.54/1,676.16 = 690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.54x = 1,676.16 × 690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.54x = 1,157,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,589.62/1,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.11

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