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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.17, 1,825.80 and 776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.17, 1,825.80 and 776.60 is: 1,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.17 : 1,825.80 = 776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.17/1,825.80 = 776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.17x = 1,825.80 × 776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.17x = 1,417,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,916.28/1,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.85

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