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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.80, 1,710.87 and 742.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.80, 1,710.87 and 742.15 is: 1,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.80 : 1,710.87 = 742.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.80/1,710.87 = 742.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.80x = 1,710.87 × 742.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.80x = 1,269,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,718.46/1,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.13

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