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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.68, 1,686.20 and 795.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.68, 1,686.20 and 795.55 is: 1,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.68 : 1,686.20 = 795.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.68/1,686.20 = 795.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.68x = 1,686.20 × 795.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.68x = 1,341,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,452.43/1,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.04

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