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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.70, 1,692.72 and 784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.70, 1,692.72 and 784.44 is: 1,082.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.70 : 1,692.72 = 784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.70/1,692.72 = 784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.70x = 1,692.72 × 784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.70x = 1,327,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,837.28/1,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.45

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