Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.10, 1,706 and 1,215.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,215.10, 1,706 and 1,215.10 is: 1,706
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,215.10 : 1,706 = 1,215.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,215.10/1,706 = 1,215.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,215.10x = 1,706 × 1,215.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,215.10x = 2,072,960.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,072,960.60/1,215.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,706
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