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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.74, 1,827.76 and 671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.74, 1,827.76 and 671.08 is: 1,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.74 : 1,827.76 = 671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.74/1,827.76 = 671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.74x = 1,827.76 × 671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.74x = 1,226,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,573.18/1,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.25

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