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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.38, 1,715.53 and 771.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.38, 1,715.53 and 771.05 is: 1,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.38 : 1,715.53 = 771.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.38/1,715.53 = 771.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.38x = 1,715.53 × 771.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.38x = 1,322,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,763.21/1,243.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.84

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