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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.52, 1,708.64 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.52, 1,708.64 and 772.50 is: 1,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.52 : 1,708.64 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.52/1,708.64 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.52x = 1,708.64 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.52x = 1,319,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,924.40/1,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.73

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