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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.30, 1,713.87 and 769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.30, 1,713.87 and 769.86 is: 1,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.30 : 1,713.87 = 769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.30/1,713.87 = 769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.30x = 1,713.87 × 769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.30x = 1,319,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,439.96/1,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.09

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