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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.62, 1,677.13 and 684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.62, 1,677.13 and 684.41 is: 944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.62 : 1,677.13 = 684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.62/1,677.13 = 684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.62x = 1,677.13 × 684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.62x = 1,147,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,847.03/1,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.25

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