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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.58, 1,675.98 and 690.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.58, 1,675.98 and 690.50 is: 952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.58 : 1,675.98 = 690.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.58/1,675.98 = 690.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.58x = 1,675.98 × 690.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.58x = 1,157,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,264.19/1,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.81

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