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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.66, 1,715.16 and 745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.66, 1,715.16 and 745.14 is: 1,028.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.66 : 1,715.16 = 745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.66/1,715.16 = 745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.66x = 1,715.16 × 745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.66x = 1,278,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,034.32/1,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.47

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