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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.19, 1,819.10 and 779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.19, 1,819.10 and 779.65 is: 1,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.19 : 1,819.10 = 779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.19/1,819.10 = 779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.19x = 1,819.10 × 779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.19x = 1,418,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,261.32/1,212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.00

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