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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.48, 1,685.22 and 806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.48, 1,685.22 and 806.76 is: 1,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.48 : 1,685.22 = 806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.48/1,685.22 = 806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.48x = 1,685.22 × 806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.48x = 1,359,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,568.09/1,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.05

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