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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.78, 1,710.84 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.78, 1,710.84 and 767.64 is: 1,059.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.78 : 1,710.84 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.78/1,710.84 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.78x = 1,710.84 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.78x = 1,313,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,309.22/1,239.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.31

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