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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,677.70 and 691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,677.70 and 691.88 is: 954.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,677.70 = 691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,677.70 = 691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,677.70 × 691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 1,160,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,767.08/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.92

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