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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.55, 1,714.40 and 745.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.55, 1,714.40 and 745.31 is: 1,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.55 : 1,714.40 = 745.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.55/1,714.40 = 745.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.55x = 1,714.40 × 745.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.55x = 1,277,762.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,762.82/1,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.34

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