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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.80, 1,677.80 and 691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.80, 1,677.80 and 691.80 is: 954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.80 : 1,677.80 = 691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.80/1,677.80 = 691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.80x = 1,677.80 × 691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.80x = 1,160,702.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,702.04/1,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.68

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