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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.28, 1,684.08 and 772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.28, 1,684.08 and 772.36 is: 1,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.28 : 1,684.08 = 772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.28/1,684.08 = 772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.28x = 1,684.08 × 772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.28x = 1,300,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,716.03/1,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.92

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