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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.87, 1,676.63 and 690.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.87, 1,676.63 and 690.93 is: 953.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.87 : 1,676.63 = 690.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.87/1,676.63 = 690.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.87x = 1,676.63 × 690.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.87x = 1,158,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,435.69/1,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.55

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