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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.88, 1,714.27 and 771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.88, 1,714.27 and 771.04 is: 1,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.88 : 1,714.27 = 771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.88/1,714.27 = 771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.88x = 1,714.27 × 771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.88x = 1,321,772.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,772.40/1,242.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.48

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