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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.55, 1,709.95 and 742.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.55, 1,709.95 and 742.06 is: 1,023.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.55 : 1,709.95 = 742.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.55/1,709.95 = 742.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.55x = 1,709.95 × 742.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.55x = 1,268,876.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,876.95/1,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.66

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