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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.73, 1,709.81 and 766.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.73, 1,709.81 and 766.77 is: 1,058.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.73 : 1,709.81 = 766.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.73/1,709.81 = 766.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.73x = 1,709.81 × 766.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.73x = 1,311,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,027.18/1,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.36

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