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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.52, 1,677.24 and 691.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.52, 1,677.24 and 691.42 is: 954.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.52 : 1,677.24 = 691.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.52/1,677.24 = 691.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.52x = 1,677.24 × 691.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.52x = 1,159,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,677.28/1,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.06

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