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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.10, 1,677.05 and 684.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.10, 1,677.05 and 684.22 is: 944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.10 : 1,677.05 = 684.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.10/1,677.05 = 684.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.10x = 1,677.05 × 684.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.10x = 1,147,477.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,477.81/1,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.35

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