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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.04, 1,711.31 and 742.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.04, 1,711.31 and 742.59 is: 1,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.04 : 1,711.31 = 742.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.04/1,711.31 = 742.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.04x = 1,711.31 × 742.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.04x = 1,270,799.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,799.43/1,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.80

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