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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.76, 1,862.52 and 779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.76, 1,862.52 and 779.44 is: 1,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.76 : 1,862.52 = 779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.76/1,862.52 = 779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.76x = 1,862.52 × 779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.76x = 1,451,722.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,722.59/1,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.14

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