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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.12, 1,830.24 and 781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.12, 1,830.24 and 781.80 is: 1,171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.12 : 1,830.24 = 781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.12/1,830.24 = 781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.12x = 1,830.24 × 781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.12x = 1,430,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,881.63/1,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.78

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