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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.44, 1,677.44 and 743.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.44, 1,677.44 and 743.65 is: 1,026.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.44 : 1,677.44 = 743.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.44/1,677.44 = 743.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.44x = 1,677.44 × 743.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.44x = 1,247,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,427.56/1,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.32

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