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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.77, 1,669.37 and 817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.77, 1,669.37 and 817.32 is: 1,127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.77 : 1,669.37 = 817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.77/1,669.37 = 817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.77x = 1,669.37 × 817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.77x = 1,364,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,411.53/1,209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.83

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