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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.14, 1,696.79 and 787.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.14, 1,696.79 and 787.29 is: 1,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.14 : 1,696.79 = 787.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.14/1,696.79 = 787.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.14x = 1,696.79 × 787.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.14x = 1,335,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,861.86/1,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.83

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