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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.88, 1,676.56 and 691.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.88, 1,676.56 and 691.01 is: 953.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.88 : 1,676.56 = 691.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.88/1,676.56 = 691.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.88x = 1,676.56 × 691.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.88x = 1,158,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,519.73/1,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.61

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