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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.09, 1,716.14 and 777.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.09, 1,716.14 and 777.53 is: 1,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.09 : 1,716.14 = 777.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.09/1,716.14 = 777.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.09x = 1,716.14 × 777.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.09x = 1,334,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,353.51/1,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.55

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