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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.17, 1,714.46 and 744.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.17, 1,714.46 and 744.83 is: 1,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.17 : 1,714.46 = 744.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.17/1,714.46 = 744.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.17x = 1,714.46 × 744.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.17x = 1,276,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,968.95/1,242.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.02

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