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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.42, 1,716.75 and 772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.42, 1,716.75 and 772.19 is: 1,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.42 : 1,716.75 = 772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.42/1,716.75 = 772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.42x = 1,716.75 × 772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.42x = 1,325,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,657.18/1,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.28

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