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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.55, 1,677.07 and 718.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.55, 1,677.07 and 718.36 is: 991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.55 : 1,677.07 = 718.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.55/1,677.07 = 718.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.55x = 1,677.07 × 718.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.55x = 1,204,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,736.71/1,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.10

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