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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.40, 1,707.80 and 1,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.40, 1,707.80 and 1,221.40 is: 1,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.40 : 1,707.80 = 1,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.40/1,707.80 = 1,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.40x = 1,707.80 × 1,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.40x = 2,085,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,906.92/1,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.80

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