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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.19, 1,695.81 and 787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.19, 1,695.81 and 787.02 is: 1,085.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.19 : 1,695.81 = 787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.19/1,695.81 = 787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.19x = 1,695.81 × 787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.19x = 1,334,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,627.91/1,229.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.78

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