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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.18, 1,676.97 and 663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.18, 1,676.97 and 663.18 is: 915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.18 : 1,676.97 = 663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.18/1,676.97 = 663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.18x = 1,676.97 × 663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.18x = 1,112,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,132.96/1,215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.20

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