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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.77, 1,779.94 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.77, 1,779.94 and 817.20 is: 1,224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.77 : 1,779.94 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.77/1,779.94 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.77x = 1,779.94 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.77x = 1,454,560.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,560.48/1,187.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.61

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