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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.88, 1,676.53 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.88, 1,676.53 and 662.88 is: 914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.88 : 1,676.53 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.88/1,676.53 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.88x = 1,676.53 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.88x = 1,111,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,338.21/1,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.77

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