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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.21, 1,829.76 and 787.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.21, 1,829.76 and 787.46 is: 1,179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.21 : 1,829.76 = 787.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.21/1,829.76 = 787.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.21x = 1,829.76 × 787.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.21x = 1,440,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,853.66/1,221.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.86

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