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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.02, 1,667.43 and 766.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.02, 1,667.43 and 766.76 is: 1,057.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.02 : 1,667.43 = 766.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.02/1,667.43 = 766.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.02x = 1,667.43 × 766.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.02x = 1,278,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,510.29/1,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.48

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