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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.07, 1,679.46 and 744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.07, 1,679.46 and 744.77 is: 1,027.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.07 : 1,679.46 = 744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.07/1,679.46 = 744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.07x = 1,679.46 × 744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.07x = 1,250,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,812.30/1,217.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.72

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