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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.99, 1,671.63 and 770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.99, 1,671.63 and 770.03 is: 1,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.99 : 1,671.63 = 770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.99/1,671.63 = 770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.99x = 1,671.63 × 770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.99x = 1,287,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,196.89/1,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.06

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