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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.07, 1,677.43 and 861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.07, 1,677.43 and 861.28 is: 1,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.07 : 1,677.43 = 861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.07/1,677.43 = 861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.07x = 1,677.43 × 861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.07x = 1,444,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,733.79/1,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.02

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