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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.43, 1,677.30 and 691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.43, 1,677.30 and 691.48 is: 954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.43 : 1,677.30 = 691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.43/1,677.30 = 691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.43x = 1,677.30 × 691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.43x = 1,159,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,819.40/1,215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.25

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