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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.61, 1,683.60 and 799.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.61, 1,683.60 and 799.97 is: 1,104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.61 : 1,683.60 = 799.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.61/1,683.60 = 799.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.61x = 1,683.60 × 799.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.61x = 1,346,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,829.49/1,219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.31

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