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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.69, 1,676.77 and 821.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.69, 1,676.77 and 821.94 is: 1,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.69 : 1,676.77 = 821.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.69/1,676.77 = 821.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.69x = 1,676.77 × 821.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.69x = 1,378,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,200.61/1,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.62

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