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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.46, 1,713.15 and 744.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.46, 1,713.15 and 744.03 is: 1,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.46 : 1,713.15 = 744.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.46/1,713.15 = 744.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.46x = 1,713.15 × 744.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.46x = 1,274,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,634.99/1,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.72

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