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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.50, 1,677.70 and 691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.50, 1,677.70 and 691.84 is: 954.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.50 : 1,677.70 = 691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.50/1,677.70 = 691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.50x = 1,677.70 × 691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.50x = 1,160,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,688.12/1,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.91

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