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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.67, 1,676.23 and 690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.67, 1,676.23 and 690.70 is: 953.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.67 : 1,676.23 = 690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.67/1,676.23 = 690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.67x = 1,676.23 × 690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.67x = 1,157,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,772.06/1,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.16

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