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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.89, 1,676.60 and 691.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.89, 1,676.60 and 691.09 is: 953.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.89 : 1,676.60 = 691.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.89/1,676.60 = 691.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.89x = 1,676.60 × 691.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.89x = 1,158,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,681.49/1,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.73

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