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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.21, 1,674.24 and 771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.21, 1,674.24 and 771.12 is: 1,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.21 : 1,674.24 = 771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.21/1,674.24 = 771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.21x = 1,674.24 × 771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.21x = 1,291,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,037.06/1,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.15

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