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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.44, 1,687.68 and 780.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.44, 1,687.68 and 780.72 is: 1,077.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.44 : 1,687.68 = 780.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.44/1,687.68 = 780.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.44x = 1,687.68 × 780.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.44x = 1,317,605.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,605.53/1,222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.85

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