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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.27, 1,672.50 and 770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.27, 1,672.50 and 770.10 is: 1,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.27 : 1,672.50 = 770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.27/1,672.50 = 770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.27x = 1,672.50 × 770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.27x = 1,287,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,992.25/1,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.46

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