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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.63, 1,676.13 and 690.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.63, 1,676.13 and 690.83 is: 953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.63 : 1,676.13 = 690.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.63/1,676.13 = 690.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.63x = 1,676.13 × 690.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.63x = 1,157,920.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,920.89/1,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.31

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