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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.61, 1,715.10 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.61, 1,715.10 and 770.22 is: 1,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.61 : 1,715.10 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.61/1,715.10 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.61x = 1,715.10 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.61x = 1,321,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,004.32/1,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.09

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