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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.56, 1,821.60 and 775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.56, 1,821.60 and 775.60 is: 1,163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.56 : 1,821.60 = 775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.56/1,821.60 = 775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.56x = 1,821.60 × 775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.56x = 1,412,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,832.96/1,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.25

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