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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.13, 1,676.80 and 683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.13, 1,676.80 and 683.93 is: 943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.13 : 1,676.80 = 683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.13/1,676.80 = 683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.13x = 1,676.80 × 683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.13x = 1,146,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,813.82/1,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.78

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