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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.35, 1,676.97 and 718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.35, 1,676.97 and 718.01 is: 990.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.35 : 1,676.97 = 718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.35/1,676.97 = 718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.35x = 1,676.97 × 718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.35x = 1,204,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,072.84/1,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.73

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