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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.98, 1,677.51 and 773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.98, 1,677.51 and 773.64 is: 1,067.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.98 : 1,677.51 = 773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.98/1,677.51 = 773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.98x = 1,677.51 × 773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.98x = 1,297,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,788.84/1,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.28

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