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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.12, 1,688.30 and 782.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.12, 1,688.30 and 782.21 is: 1,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.12 : 1,688.30 = 782.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.12/1,688.30 = 782.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.12x = 1,688.30 × 782.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.12x = 1,320,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,592.79/1,223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.70

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