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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.66, 1,677.72 and 743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.66, 1,677.72 and 743.52 is: 1,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.66 : 1,677.72 = 743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.66/1,677.72 = 743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.66x = 1,677.72 × 743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.66x = 1,247,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,418.37/1,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.12

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