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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.51, 1,677.40 and 691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.51, 1,677.40 and 691.54 is: 954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.51 : 1,677.40 = 691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.51/1,677.40 = 691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.51x = 1,677.40 × 691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.51x = 1,159,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,983.27/1,215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.32

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