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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.09, 1,678.14 and 744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.09, 1,678.14 and 744.06 is: 1,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.09 : 1,678.14 = 744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.09/1,678.14 = 744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.09x = 1,678.14 × 744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.09x = 1,248,636.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,636.85/1,216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.77

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