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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.26, 1,691.67 and 784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.26, 1,691.67 and 784.20 is: 1,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.26 : 1,691.67 = 784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.26/1,691.67 = 784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.26x = 1,691.67 × 784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.26x = 1,326,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,607.61/1,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.72

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