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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.37, 1,713.08 and 744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.37, 1,713.08 and 744.03 is: 1,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.37 : 1,713.08 = 744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.37/1,713.08 = 744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.37x = 1,713.08 × 744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.37x = 1,274,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,584.77/1,241.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.76

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