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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.83, 1,677.17 and 843.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.83, 1,677.17 and 843.03 is: 1,162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.83 : 1,677.17 = 843.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.83/1,677.17 = 843.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.83x = 1,677.17 × 843.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.83x = 1,413,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,906.73/1,215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.91

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