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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.47, 1,677.41 and 691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.47, 1,677.41 and 691.40 is: 954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.47 : 1,677.41 = 691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.47/1,677.41 = 691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.47x = 1,677.41 × 691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.47x = 1,159,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,764.60/1,215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.17

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