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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.88, 1,677.36 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.88, 1,677.36 and 773.52 is: 1,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.88 : 1,677.36 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.88/1,677.36 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.88x = 1,677.36 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.88x = 1,297,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,471.51/1,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.98

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