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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.14, 1,672.89 and 770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.14, 1,672.89 and 770 is: 1,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.14 : 1,672.89 = 770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.14/1,672.89 = 770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.14x = 1,672.89 × 770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.14x = 1,288,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,125.30/1,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.69

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