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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.08, 1,675.94 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.08, 1,675.94 and 773.48 is: 1,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.08 : 1,675.94 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.08/1,675.94 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.08x = 1,675.94 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.08x = 1,296,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,306.07/1,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.85

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