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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.70, 1,678.46 and 935.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.70, 1,678.46 and 935.42 is: 1,291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.70 : 1,678.46 = 935.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.70/1,678.46 = 935.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.70x = 1,678.46 × 935.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.70x = 1,570,065.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,065.05/1,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.49

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