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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.96, 1,676.72 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.96, 1,676.72 and 691.08 is: 953.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.96 : 1,676.72 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.96/1,676.72 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.96x = 1,676.72 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.96x = 1,158,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,747.66/1,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.73

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