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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.25, 1,708.79 and 773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.25, 1,708.79 and 773.13 is: 1,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.25 : 1,708.79 = 773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.25/1,708.79 = 773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.25x = 1,708.79 × 773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.25x = 1,321,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,112.95/1,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.92

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