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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.93, 1,676.12 and 683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.93, 1,676.12 and 683.69 is: 943.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.93 : 1,676.12 = 683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.93/1,676.12 = 683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.93x = 1,676.12 × 683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.93x = 1,145,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,946.48/1,214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.22

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