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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.95, 1,715.45 and 745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.95, 1,715.45 and 745.88 is: 1,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.95 : 1,715.45 = 745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.95/1,715.45 = 745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.95x = 1,715.45 × 745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.95x = 1,279,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,507.54/1,242.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.42

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