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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.76, 1,676.25 and 690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.76, 1,676.25 and 690.69 is: 953.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.76 : 1,676.25 = 690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.76/1,676.25 = 690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.76x = 1,676.25 × 690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.76x = 1,157,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,769.11/1,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.08

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