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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.42, 1,677.29 and 691.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.42, 1,677.29 and 691.45 is: 954.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.42 : 1,677.29 = 691.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.42/1,677.29 = 691.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.42x = 1,677.29 × 691.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.42x = 1,159,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,767.84/1,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.21

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