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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.48, 1,677.17 and 684.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.48, 1,677.17 and 684.30 is: 944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.48 : 1,677.17 = 684.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.48/1,677.17 = 684.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.48x = 1,677.17 × 684.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.48x = 1,147,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,684.01/1,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.22

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