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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.71, 1,668.71 and 766.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.71, 1,668.71 and 766.85 is: 1,057.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.71 : 1,668.71 = 766.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.71/1,668.71 = 766.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.71x = 1,668.71 × 766.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.71x = 1,279,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,646.43/1,209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.81

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