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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.46, 1,671.12 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.46, 1,671.12 and 769.20 is: 1,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.46 : 1,671.12 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.46/1,671.12 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.46x = 1,671.12 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.46x = 1,285,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,425.50/1,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.05

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