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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.52, 1,713.02 and 769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.52, 1,713.02 and 769.80 is: 1,062.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.52 : 1,713.02 = 769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.52/1,713.02 = 769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.52x = 1,713.02 × 769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.52x = 1,318,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,682.80/1,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.15

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