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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.87, 1,677.69 and 692.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.87, 1,677.69 and 692.01 is: 954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.87 : 1,677.69 = 692.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.87/1,677.69 = 692.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.87x = 1,677.69 × 692.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.87x = 1,160,978.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,978.26/1,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.85

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