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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.76, 1,670.51 and 768.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.76, 1,670.51 and 768.45 is: 1,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.76 : 1,670.51 = 768.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.76/1,670.51 = 768.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.76x = 1,670.51 × 768.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.76x = 1,283,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,703.41/1,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.12

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