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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,677.56 and 691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,677.56 and 691.59 is: 954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,677.56 = 691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,677.56 = 691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,677.56 × 691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 1,160,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,186.55/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.44

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