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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.64, 1,676.24 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.64, 1,676.24 and 683.60 is: 943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.64 : 1,676.24 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.64/1,676.24 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.64x = 1,676.24 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.64x = 1,145,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,877.66/1,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.39

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