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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.48, 1,709.82 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.48, 1,709.82 and 767.25 is: 1,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.48 : 1,709.82 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.48/1,709.82 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.48x = 1,709.82 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.48x = 1,311,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,859.40/1,239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.39

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