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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.20, 1,672.43 and 770.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.20, 1,672.43 and 770.21 is: 1,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.20 : 1,672.43 = 770.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.20/1,672.43 = 770.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.20x = 1,672.43 × 770.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.20x = 1,288,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,110.10/1,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.63

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