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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.90, 1,719.27 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.90, 1,719.27 and 773.70 is: 1,067.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.90 : 1,719.27 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.90/1,719.27 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.90x = 1,719.27 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.90x = 1,330,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,199.20/1,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.66

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