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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.07, 1,676.82 and 691.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.07, 1,676.82 and 691.12 is: 953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.07 : 1,676.82 = 691.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.07/1,676.82 = 691.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.07x = 1,676.82 × 691.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.07x = 1,158,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,883.84/1,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.76

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