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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.97, 1,683.63 and 777.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.97, 1,683.63 and 777.98 is: 1,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.97 : 1,683.63 = 777.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.97/1,683.63 = 777.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.97x = 1,683.63 × 777.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.97x = 1,309,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,822.05/1,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.66

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