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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.51, 1,677.33 and 691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.51, 1,677.33 and 691.50 is: 954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.51 : 1,677.33 = 691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.51/1,677.33 = 691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.51x = 1,677.33 × 691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.51x = 1,159,871.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,871.97/1,215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.23

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