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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.46, 1,668.69 and 743.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.46, 1,668.69 and 743.54 is: 1,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.46 : 1,668.69 = 743.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.46/1,668.69 = 743.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.46x = 1,668.69 × 743.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.46x = 1,240,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,737.76/1,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.86

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