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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.61, 1,714.53 and 745.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.61, 1,714.53 and 745.18 is: 1,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.61 : 1,714.53 = 745.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.61/1,714.53 = 745.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.61x = 1,714.53 × 745.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.61x = 1,277,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,633.47/1,242.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.19

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