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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.76, 1,677.74 and 691.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.76, 1,677.74 and 691.82 is: 954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.76 : 1,677.74 = 691.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.76/1,677.74 = 691.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.76x = 1,677.74 × 691.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.76x = 1,160,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,694.09/1,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.71

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