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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.72, 1,679.64 and 797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.72, 1,679.64 and 797.68 is: 1,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.72 : 1,679.64 = 797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.72/1,679.64 = 797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.72x = 1,679.64 × 797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.72x = 1,339,815.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,815.24/1,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.17

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