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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.35, 1,677.06 and 684.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.35, 1,677.06 and 684.11 is: 944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.35 : 1,677.06 = 684.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.35/1,677.06 = 684.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.35x = 1,677.06 × 684.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.35x = 1,147,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,299.42/1,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.01

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