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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.31, 1,713.95 and 763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.31, 1,713.95 and 763.60 is: 1,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.31 : 1,713.95 = 763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.31/1,713.95 = 763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.31x = 1,713.95 × 763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.31x = 1,308,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,772.22/1,242.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.50

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