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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,676.94 and 743.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,676.94 and 743.47 is: 1,025.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,676.94 = 743.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,676.94 = 743.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,676.94 × 743.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 1,246,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,758.77/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.67

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