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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.84, 1,715.79 and 771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.84, 1,715.79 and 771.52 is: 1,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.84 : 1,715.79 = 771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.84/1,715.79 = 771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.84x = 1,715.79 × 771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.84x = 1,323,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,766.30/1,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.26

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