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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.92, 1,710.99 and 742.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.92, 1,710.99 and 742.37 is: 1,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.92 : 1,710.99 = 742.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.92/1,710.99 = 742.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.92x = 1,710.99 × 742.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.92x = 1,270,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,187.65/1,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.42

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