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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215, 1,673.10 and 1,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215, 1,673.10 and 1,090.44 is: 1,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215 : 1,673.10 = 1,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215/1,673.10 = 1,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215x = 1,673.10 × 1,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215x = 1,824,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,415.16/1,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.58

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