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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.25, 1,714.32 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.25, 1,714.32 and 745.32 is: 1,028.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.25 : 1,714.32 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.25/1,714.32 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.25x = 1,714.32 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.25x = 1,277,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,716.98/1,242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.55

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