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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.88, 1,676.10 and 953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.88, 1,676.10 and 953.44 is: 1,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.88 : 1,676.10 = 953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.88/1,676.10 = 953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.88x = 1,676.10 × 953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.88x = 1,598,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,060.78/1,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.32

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