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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.59, 1,676.15 and 690.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.59, 1,676.15 and 690.63 is: 953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.59 : 1,676.15 = 690.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.59/1,676.15 = 690.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.59x = 1,676.15 × 690.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.59x = 1,157,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,599.47/1,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.08

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