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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.84, 1,683.72 and 801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.84, 1,683.72 and 801.72 is: 1,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.84 : 1,683.72 = 801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.84/1,683.72 = 801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.84x = 1,683.72 × 801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.84x = 1,349,872.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,872.00/1,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.79

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