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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.40, 1,707.12 and 771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.40, 1,707.12 and 771.84 is: 1,063.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.40 : 1,707.12 = 771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.40/1,707.12 = 771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.40x = 1,707.12 × 771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.40x = 1,317,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,623.50/1,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.97

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