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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.40, 1,677.16 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.40, 1,677.16 and 691.44 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.40 : 1,677.16 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.40/1,677.16 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.40x = 1,677.16 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.40x = 1,159,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,655.51/1,215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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