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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.98, 1,679.49 and 774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.98, 1,679.49 and 774.99 is: 1,069.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.98 : 1,679.49 = 774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.98/1,679.49 = 774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.98x = 1,679.49 × 774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.98x = 1,301,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,587.96/1,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.52

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