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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.10, 1,676.55 and 691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.10, 1,676.55 and 691.42 is: 954.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.10 : 1,676.55 = 691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.10/1,676.55 = 691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.10x = 1,676.55 × 691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.10x = 1,159,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,200.20/1,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.00

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