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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.69, 1,673.02 and 770.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.69, 1,673.02 and 770.43 is: 1,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.69 : 1,673.02 = 770.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.69/1,673.02 = 770.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.69x = 1,673.02 × 770.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.69x = 1,288,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,944.80/1,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.88

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