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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.36, 1,716.67 and 772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.36, 1,716.67 and 772.13 is: 1,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.36 : 1,716.67 = 772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.36/1,716.67 = 772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.36x = 1,716.67 × 772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.36x = 1,325,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,492.41/1,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.20

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