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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.06, 1,671.52 and 769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.06, 1,671.52 and 769.56 is: 1,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.06 : 1,671.52 = 769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.06/1,671.52 = 769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.06x = 1,671.52 × 769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.06x = 1,286,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,334.93/1,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.16

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