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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.09, 1,816.67 and 770.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.09, 1,816.67 and 770.54 is: 1,157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.09 : 1,816.67 = 770.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.09/1,816.67 = 770.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.09x = 1,816.67 × 770.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.09x = 1,399,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,816.90/1,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.74

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