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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.20, 1,676.39 and 717.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.20, 1,676.39 and 717.50 is: 989.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.20 : 1,676.39 = 717.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.20/1,676.39 = 717.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.20x = 1,676.39 × 717.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.20x = 1,202,815.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,815.81/1,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.81

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