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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.40, 1,818.12 and 779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.40, 1,818.12 and 779.60 is: 1,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.40 : 1,818.12 = 779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.40/1,818.12 = 779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.40x = 1,818.12 × 779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.40x = 1,417,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,406.35/1,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.13

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