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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.58, 1,675.74 and 841.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.58, 1,675.74 and 841.99 is: 1,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.58 : 1,675.74 = 841.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.58/1,675.74 = 841.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.58x = 1,675.74 × 841.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.58x = 1,410,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,956.32/1,215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.73

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