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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.17, 1,713.76 and 744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.17, 1,713.76 and 744.97 is: 1,027.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.17 : 1,713.76 = 744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.17/1,713.76 = 744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.17x = 1,713.76 × 744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.17x = 1,276,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,687.49/1,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.79

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