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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.65, 1,676.07 and 690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.65, 1,676.07 and 690.69 is: 953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.65 : 1,676.07 = 690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.65/1,676.07 = 690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.65x = 1,676.07 × 690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.65x = 1,157,641.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,641.33/1,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.07

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