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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.72, 1,675.79 and 772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.72, 1,675.79 and 772.39 is: 1,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.72 : 1,675.79 = 772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.72/1,675.79 = 772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.72x = 1,675.79 × 772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.72x = 1,294,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,355.14/1,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.56

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