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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.81, 1,677.92 and 691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.81, 1,677.92 and 691.92 is: 954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.81 : 1,677.92 = 691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.81/1,677.92 = 691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.81x = 1,677.92 × 691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.81x = 1,160,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,982.95/1,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.90

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