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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.67, 1,713.07 and 744.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.67, 1,713.07 and 744.47 is: 1,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.67 : 1,713.07 = 744.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.67/1,713.07 = 744.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.67x = 1,713.07 × 744.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.67x = 1,275,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,316.94/1,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.10

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