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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.96, 1,714.04 and 776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.96, 1,714.04 and 776.36 is: 1,071.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.96 : 1,714.04 = 776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.96/1,714.04 = 776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.96x = 1,714.04 × 776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.96x = 1,330,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,712.09/1,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.46

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