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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.04, 1,676.76 and 691.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.04, 1,676.76 and 691.18 is: 953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.04 : 1,676.76 = 691.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.04/1,676.76 = 691.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.04x = 1,676.76 × 691.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.04x = 1,158,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,942.98/1,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.83

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