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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.66, 1,677.31 and 684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.66, 1,677.31 and 684.44 is: 944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.66 : 1,677.31 = 684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.66/1,677.31 = 684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.66x = 1,677.31 × 684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.66x = 1,148,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,018.06/1,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.36

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