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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.94, 1,680.10 and 775.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.94, 1,680.10 and 775.22 is: 1,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.94 : 1,680.10 = 775.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.94/1,680.10 = 775.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.94x = 1,680.10 × 775.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.94x = 1,302,447.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,447.12/1,216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.26

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