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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.83, 1,684.06 and 777.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.83, 1,684.06 and 777.96 is: 1,073.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.83 : 1,684.06 = 777.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.83/1,684.06 = 777.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.83x = 1,684.06 × 777.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.83x = 1,310,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,310,129.37/1,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.15

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