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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.41, 1,714.57 and 745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.41, 1,714.57 and 745.27 is: 1,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.41 : 1,714.57 = 745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.41/1,714.57 = 745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.41x = 1,714.57 × 745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.41x = 1,277,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,811.43/1,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.50

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