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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.59, 1,677.46 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.59, 1,677.46 and 684.48 is: 944.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.59 : 1,677.46 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.59/1,677.46 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.59x = 1,677.46 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.59x = 1,148,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,184.40/1,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.55

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