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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.47, 1,716.72 and 777.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.47, 1,716.72 and 777.91 is: 1,073.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.47 : 1,716.72 = 777.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.47/1,716.72 = 777.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.47x = 1,716.72 × 777.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.47x = 1,335,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,453.66/1,244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.11

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