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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.71, 1,677.76 and 691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.71, 1,677.76 and 691.74 is: 954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.71 : 1,677.76 = 691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.71/1,677.76 = 691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.71x = 1,677.76 × 691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.71x = 1,160,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,570.24/1,215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.64

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