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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.92, 1,688.16 and 775.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.92, 1,688.16 and 775.19 is: 1,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.92 : 1,688.16 = 775.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.92/1,688.16 = 775.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.92x = 1,688.16 × 775.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.92x = 1,308,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,636.31/1,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.09

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