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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.94, 1,681.30 and 776.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.94, 1,681.30 and 776.44 is: 1,071.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.94 : 1,681.30 = 776.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.94/1,681.30 = 776.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.94x = 1,681.30 × 776.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.94x = 1,305,428.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,428.57/1,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.83

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