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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.87, 1,677.87 and 718.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.87, 1,677.87 and 718.56 is: 991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.87 : 1,677.87 = 718.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.87/1,677.87 = 718.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.87x = 1,677.87 × 718.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.87x = 1,205,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,650.27/1,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.59

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