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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.56, 1,681.77 and 799.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.56, 1,681.77 and 799.26 is: 1,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.56 : 1,681.77 = 799.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.56/1,681.77 = 799.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.56x = 1,681.77 × 799.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.56x = 1,344,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,167.49/1,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.08

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