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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.37, 1,677.75 and 795.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.37, 1,677.75 and 795.73 is: 1,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.37 : 1,677.75 = 795.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.37/1,677.75 = 795.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.37x = 1,677.75 × 795.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.37x = 1,335,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,036.01/1,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.46

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