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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.50, 1,673.67 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.50, 1,673.67 and 771.30 is: 1,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.50 : 1,673.67 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.50/1,673.67 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.50x = 1,673.67 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.50x = 1,290,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,901.67/1,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.78

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