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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.81, 1,676.36 and 843.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.81, 1,676.36 and 843.11 is: 1,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.81 : 1,676.36 = 843.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.81/1,676.36 = 843.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.81x = 1,676.36 × 843.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.81x = 1,413,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,351.66/1,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.48

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