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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.26, 1,676.40 and 995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.26, 1,676.40 and 995.12 is: 1,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.26 : 1,676.40 = 995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.26/1,676.40 = 995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.26x = 1,676.40 × 995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.26x = 1,668,219.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,219.17/1,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.73

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