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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.04, 1,676.56 and 691.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.04, 1,676.56 and 691.08 is: 953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.04 : 1,676.56 = 691.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.04/1,676.56 = 691.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.04x = 1,676.56 × 691.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.04x = 1,158,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,637.08/1,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.58

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