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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.88, 1,694.76 and 786.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.88, 1,694.76 and 786.16 is: 1,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.88 : 1,694.76 = 786.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.88/1,694.76 = 786.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.88x = 1,694.76 × 786.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.88x = 1,332,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,352.52/1,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.08

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