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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.68, 1,675.84 and 993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.68, 1,675.84 and 993.56 is: 1,370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.68 : 1,675.84 = 993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.68/1,675.84 = 993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.68x = 1,675.84 × 993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.68x = 1,665,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,047.59/1,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.77

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