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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.39, 1,673.19 and 770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.39, 1,673.19 and 770.13 is: 1,062.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.39 : 1,673.19 = 770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.39/1,673.19 = 770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.39x = 1,673.19 × 770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.39x = 1,288,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,573.81/1,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.84

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