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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.26, 1,713.24 and 744.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.26, 1,713.24 and 744.22 is: 1,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.26 : 1,713.24 = 744.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.26/1,713.24 = 744.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.26x = 1,713.24 × 744.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.26x = 1,275,027.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,027.47/1,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.20

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