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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.46, 1,677.07 and 774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.46, 1,677.07 and 774.01 is: 1,067.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.46 : 1,677.07 = 774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.46/1,677.07 = 774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.46x = 1,677.07 × 774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.46x = 1,298,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,065.08/1,215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.96

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