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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.87, 1,715.25 and 745.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.87, 1,715.25 and 745.53 is: 1,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.87 : 1,715.25 = 745.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.87/1,715.25 = 745.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.87x = 1,715.25 × 745.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.87x = 1,278,770.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,770.33/1,242.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.89

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