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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.54, 1,713.12 and 744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.54, 1,713.12 and 744.38 is: 1,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.54 : 1,713.12 = 744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.54/1,713.12 = 744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.54x = 1,713.12 × 744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.54x = 1,275,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,212.27/1,241.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.12

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