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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.08, 1,714.07 and 744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.08, 1,714.07 and 744.84 is: 1,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.08 : 1,714.07 = 744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.08/1,714.07 = 744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.08x = 1,714.07 × 744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.08x = 1,276,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,707.90/1,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.88

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