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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.42, 1,668.69 and 743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.42, 1,668.69 and 743.94 is: 1,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.42 : 1,668.69 = 743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.42/1,668.69 = 743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.42x = 1,668.69 × 743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.42x = 1,241,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,405.24/1,209.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.45

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