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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.38, 1,680.60 and 775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.38, 1,680.60 and 775.88 is: 1,071.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.38 : 1,680.60 = 775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.38/1,680.60 = 775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.38x = 1,680.60 × 775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.38x = 1,303,943.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,943.93/1,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.11

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