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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.04, 1,713.36 and 776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.04, 1,713.36 and 776.56 is: 1,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.04 : 1,713.36 = 776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.04/1,713.36 = 776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.04x = 1,713.36 × 776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.04x = 1,330,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,526.84/1,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.24

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