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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.36, 1,680.76 and 819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.36, 1,680.76 and 819.34 is: 1,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.36 : 1,680.76 = 819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.36/1,680.76 = 819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.36x = 1,680.76 × 819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.36x = 1,377,113.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,113.90/1,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.23

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