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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.73, 1,822.35 and 777.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.73, 1,822.35 and 777.19 is: 1,164.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.73 : 1,822.35 = 777.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.73/1,822.35 = 777.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.73x = 1,822.35 × 777.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.73x = 1,416,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,312.20/1,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.99

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