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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.82, 1,681.38 and 844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.82, 1,681.38 and 844.68 is: 1,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.82 : 1,681.38 = 844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.82/1,681.38 = 844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.82x = 1,681.38 × 844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.82x = 1,420,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,228.06/1,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.21

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