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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.63, 1,714.16 and 769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.63, 1,714.16 and 769.72 is: 1,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.63 : 1,714.16 = 769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.63/1,714.16 = 769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.63x = 1,714.16 × 769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.63x = 1,319,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,423.24/1,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.65

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