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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.22, 1,677.86 and 773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.22, 1,677.86 and 773.89 is: 1,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.22 : 1,677.86 = 773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.22/1,677.86 = 773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.22x = 1,677.86 × 773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.22x = 1,298,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,471.01/1,216.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.63

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