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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.79, 1,713.33 and 769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.79, 1,713.33 and 769.46 is: 1,061.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.79 : 1,713.33 = 769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.79/1,713.33 = 769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.79x = 1,713.33 × 769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.79x = 1,318,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,330.34/1,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.64

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