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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.76, 1,675.74 and 1,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.76, 1,675.74 and 1,111.20 is: 1,531.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.76 : 1,675.74 = 1,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.76/1,675.74 = 1,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.76x = 1,675.74 × 1,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.76x = 1,862,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,082.29/1,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.62

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