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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.26, 1,677.07 and 663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.26, 1,677.07 and 663.26 is: 915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.26 : 1,677.07 = 663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.26/1,677.07 = 663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.26x = 1,677.07 × 663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.26x = 1,112,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,333.45/1,215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.30

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