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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.12, 1,713.04 and 744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.12, 1,713.04 and 744.26 is: 1,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.12 : 1,713.04 = 744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.12/1,713.04 = 744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.12x = 1,713.04 × 744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.12x = 1,274,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,950.13/1,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.26

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