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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.38, 1,716.91 and 772.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.38, 1,716.91 and 772.05 is: 1,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.38 : 1,716.91 = 772.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.38/1,716.91 = 772.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.38x = 1,716.91 × 772.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.38x = 1,325,540.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,540.37/1,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.22

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