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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.70, 1,676.52 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.70, 1,676.52 and 773.10 is: 1,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.70 : 1,676.52 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.70/1,676.52 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.70x = 1,676.52 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.70x = 1,296,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,117.61/1,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.03

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