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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.79, 1,690.68 and 783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.79, 1,690.68 and 783.07 is: 1,080.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.79 : 1,690.68 = 783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.79/1,690.68 = 783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.79x = 1,690.68 × 783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.79x = 1,323,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,920.79/1,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.94

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