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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.96, 1,673.88 and 1,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.96, 1,673.88 and 1,056.40 is: 1,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.96 : 1,673.88 = 1,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.96/1,673.88 = 1,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.96x = 1,673.88 × 1,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.96x = 1,768,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,286.83/1,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.23

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