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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.52, 1,677.56 and 684.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.52, 1,677.56 and 684.41 is: 944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.52 : 1,677.56 = 684.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.52/1,677.56 = 684.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.52x = 1,677.56 × 684.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.52x = 1,148,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,127.03/1,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.56

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