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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.79, 1,675.50 and 772.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.79, 1,675.50 and 772.07 is: 1,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.79 : 1,675.50 = 772.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.79/1,675.50 = 772.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.79x = 1,675.50 × 772.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.79x = 1,293,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,603.29/1,213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.76

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