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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.48, 1,673.48 and 770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.48, 1,673.48 and 770.12 is: 1,062.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.48 : 1,673.48 = 770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.48/1,673.48 = 770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.48x = 1,673.48 × 770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.48x = 1,288,780.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,780.42/1,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.93

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