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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.98, 1,680.94 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.98, 1,680.94 and 746.19 is: 1,029.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.98 : 1,680.94 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.98/1,680.94 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.98x = 1,680.94 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.98x = 1,254,302.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,302.96/1,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.82

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