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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.52, 1,711.86 and 742.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.52, 1,711.86 and 742.97 is: 1,025.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.52 : 1,711.86 = 742.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.52/1,711.86 = 742.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.52x = 1,711.86 × 742.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.52x = 1,271,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,860.62/1,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.26

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