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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710.48 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.36, 1,710.48 and 773.28 is: 1,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.36 : 1,710.48 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.36/1,710.48 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.36x = 1,710.48 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.36x = 1,322,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,679.97/1,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.23

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