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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.58, 1,686.74 and 780.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.58, 1,686.74 and 780.73 is: 1,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.58 : 1,686.74 = 780.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.58/1,686.74 = 780.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.58x = 1,686.74 × 780.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.58x = 1,316,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,892.74/1,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.15

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