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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.58, 1,677.93 and 744.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.58, 1,677.93 and 744.08 is: 1,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.58 : 1,677.93 = 744.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.58/1,677.93 = 744.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.58x = 1,677.93 × 744.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.58x = 1,248,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,514.15/1,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.25

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