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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.72, 1,709.12 and 760.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.72, 1,709.12 and 760.43 is: 1,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.72 : 1,709.12 = 760.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.72/1,709.12 = 760.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.72x = 1,709.12 × 760.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.72x = 1,299,666.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,666.12/1,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.20

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