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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.71, 1,676.58 and 772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.71, 1,676.58 and 772.52 is: 1,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.71 : 1,676.58 = 772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.71/1,676.58 = 772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.71x = 1,676.58 × 772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.71x = 1,295,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,189.73/1,214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.26

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