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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.34, 1,712.34 and 769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.34, 1,712.34 and 769.02 is: 1,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.34 : 1,712.34 = 769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.34/1,712.34 = 769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.34x = 1,712.34 × 769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.34x = 1,316,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,823.71/1,241.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.81

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