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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.62, 1,672.66 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.62, 1,672.66 and 764.52 is: 1,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.62 : 1,672.66 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.62/1,672.66 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.62x = 1,672.66 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.62x = 1,278,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,782.02/1,212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.56

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