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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,714.50 and 776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,714.50 and 776.52 is: 1,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,714.50 = 776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,714.50 = 776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,714.50 × 776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 1,331,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,343.54/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.94

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