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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.13, 1,677.63 and 797.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.13, 1,677.63 and 797.18 is: 1,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.13 : 1,677.63 = 797.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.13/1,677.63 = 797.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.13x = 1,677.63 × 797.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.13x = 1,337,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,364.70/1,216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.69

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