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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.36, 1,717.72 and 772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.36, 1,717.72 and 772.36 is: 1,066.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.36 : 1,717.72 = 772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.36/1,717.72 = 772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.36x = 1,717.72 × 772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.36x = 1,326,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,698.22/1,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.17

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