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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.68, 1,710.12 and 773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.68, 1,710.12 and 773.56 is: 1,067.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.68 : 1,710.12 = 773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.68/1,710.12 = 773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.68x = 1,710.12 × 773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.68x = 1,322,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,880.43/1,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.98

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