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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.94, 1,673.19 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.94, 1,673.19 and 770.22 is: 1,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.94 : 1,673.19 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.94/1,673.19 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.94x = 1,673.19 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.94x = 1,288,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,724.40/1,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.36

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