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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.22, 1,677 and 691.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.22, 1,677 and 691.25 is: 953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.22 : 1,677 = 691.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.22/1,677 = 691.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.22x = 1,677 × 691.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.22x = 1,159,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,226.25/1,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.92

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