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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.53, 1,817.31 and 770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.53, 1,817.31 and 770.96 is: 1,158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.53 : 1,817.31 = 770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.53/1,817.31 = 770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.53x = 1,817.31 × 770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.53x = 1,401,064.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,064.23/1,209.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.36

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