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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.03, 1,823.99 and 778.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.03, 1,823.99 and 778.11 is: 1,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.03 : 1,823.99 = 778.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.03/1,823.99 = 778.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.03x = 1,823.99 × 778.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.03x = 1,419,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,260.97/1,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.17

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