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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.84, 1,717.20 and 772.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.84, 1,717.20 and 772.58 is: 1,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.84 : 1,717.20 = 772.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.84/1,717.20 = 772.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.84x = 1,717.20 × 772.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.84x = 1,326,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,674.38/1,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.74

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