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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.56, 1,710.36 and 742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.56, 1,710.36 and 742.40 is: 1,024.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.56 : 1,710.36 = 742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.56/1,710.36 = 742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.56x = 1,710.36 × 742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.56x = 1,269,771.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,771.26/1,239.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.37

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