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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.57, 1,721.62 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.57, 1,721.62 and 775.44 is: 1,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.57 : 1,721.62 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.57/1,721.62 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.57x = 1,721.62 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.57x = 1,335,013.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,013.98/1,247.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.09

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