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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215, 1,677.00 and 691.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215, 1,677.00 and 691.34 is: 954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215 : 1,677.00 = 691.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215/1,677.00 = 691.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215x = 1,677.00 × 691.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215x = 1,159,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,371.39/1,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.22

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