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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.13, 1,721.36 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.13, 1,721.36 and 774.74 is: 1,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.13 : 1,721.36 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.13/1,721.36 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.13x = 1,721.36 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.13x = 1,333,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,612.69/1,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.35

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