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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.02, 1,676.74 and 690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.02, 1,676.74 and 690.96 is: 953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.02 : 1,676.74 = 690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.02/1,676.74 = 690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.02x = 1,676.74 × 690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.02x = 1,158,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,560.27/1,215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.53

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