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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.40, 1,711.26 and 774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.40, 1,711.26 and 774.84 is: 1,068.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.40 : 1,711.26 = 774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.40/1,711.26 = 774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.40x = 1,711.26 × 774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.40x = 1,325,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,952.70/1,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.11

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