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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.94, 1,676.36 and 772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.94, 1,676.36 and 772.68 is: 1,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.94 : 1,676.36 = 772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.94/1,676.36 = 772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.94x = 1,676.36 × 772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.94x = 1,295,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,289.84/1,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.13

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