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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.64, 1,677.78 and 749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.64, 1,677.78 and 749.92 is: 1,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.64 : 1,677.78 = 749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.64/1,677.78 = 749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.64x = 1,677.78 × 749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.64x = 1,258,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,200.78/1,215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.01

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