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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.50, 1,707.87 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.50, 1,707.87 and 771.66 is: 1,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.50 : 1,707.87 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.50/1,707.87 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.50x = 1,707.87 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.50x = 1,317,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,894.96/1,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.97

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