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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.81, 1,714.79 and 745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.81, 1,714.79 and 745.36 is: 1,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.81 : 1,714.79 = 745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.81/1,714.79 = 745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.81x = 1,714.79 × 745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.81x = 1,278,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,135.87/1,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.42

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