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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.56, 1,673.79 and 1,018.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.56, 1,673.79 and 1,018.73 is: 1,402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.56 : 1,673.79 = 1,018.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.56/1,673.79 = 1,018.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.56x = 1,673.79 × 1,018.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.56x = 1,705,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,139.90/1,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.76

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