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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.34, 1,674.60 and 771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.34, 1,674.60 and 771.44 is: 1,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.34 : 1,674.60 = 771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.34/1,674.60 = 771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.34x = 1,674.60 × 771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.34x = 1,291,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,853.42/1,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.71

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