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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.51, 1,684.85 and 779.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.51, 1,684.85 and 779.00 is: 1,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.51 : 1,684.85 = 779.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.51/1,684.85 = 779.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.51x = 1,684.85 × 779.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.51x = 1,312,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,485.83/1,220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.36

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