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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.36, 1,711.41 and 742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.36, 1,711.41 and 742.81 is: 1,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.36 : 1,711.41 = 742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.36/1,711.41 = 742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.36x = 1,711.41 × 742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.36x = 1,271,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,252.46/1,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.91

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