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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.07, 1,680.89 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.07, 1,680.89 and 776.12 is: 1,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.07 : 1,680.89 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.07/1,680.89 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.07x = 1,680.89 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.07x = 1,304,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,560.06/1,218.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.00

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