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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.72, 1,676.62 and 691.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.72, 1,676.62 and 691.05 is: 953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.72 : 1,676.62 = 691.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.72/1,676.62 = 691.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.72x = 1,676.62 × 691.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.72x = 1,158,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,631.51/1,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.83

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