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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.17, 1,675.74 and 742.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.17, 1,675.74 and 742.34 is: 1,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.17 : 1,675.74 = 742.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.17/1,675.74 = 742.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.17x = 1,675.74 × 742.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.17x = 1,243,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,968.83/1,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.54

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