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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.17, 1,676.87 and 684.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.17, 1,676.87 and 684.07 is: 943.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.17 : 1,676.87 = 684.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.17/1,676.87 = 684.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.17x = 1,676.87 × 684.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.17x = 1,147,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,093.98/1,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.98

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