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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.30, 1,714.52 and 745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.30, 1,714.52 and 745.10 is: 1,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.30 : 1,714.52 = 745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.30/1,714.52 = 745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.30x = 1,714.52 × 745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.30x = 1,277,484.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,484.38/1,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.32

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