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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.21, 1,680.68 and 775.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.21, 1,680.68 and 775.76 is: 1,071.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.21 : 1,680.68 = 775.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.21/1,680.68 = 775.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.21x = 1,680.68 × 775.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.21x = 1,303,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,797.85/1,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.14

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