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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.06, 1,676.30 and 690.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.06, 1,676.30 and 690.99 is: 953.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.06 : 1,676.30 = 690.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.06/1,676.30 = 690.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.06x = 1,676.30 × 690.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.06x = 1,158,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,303.08/1,215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.29

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