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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.71, 1,682.08 and 770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.71, 1,682.08 and 770.30 is: 1,063.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.71 : 1,682.08 = 770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.71/1,682.08 = 770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.71x = 1,682.08 × 770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.71x = 1,295,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,700.69/1,218.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.17

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