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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.06, 1,824.24 and 777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.06, 1,824.24 and 777.80 is: 1,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.06 : 1,824.24 = 777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.06/1,824.24 = 777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.06x = 1,824.24 × 777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.06x = 1,418,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,893.87/1,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.84

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