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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.82, 1,672.56 and 770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.82, 1,672.56 and 770.28 is: 1,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.82 : 1,672.56 = 770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.82/1,672.56 = 770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.82x = 1,672.56 × 770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.82x = 1,288,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,339.52/1,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.14

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