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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.47, 1,716.07 and 746.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.47, 1,716.07 and 746.10 is: 1,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.47 : 1,716.07 = 746.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.47/1,716.07 = 746.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.47x = 1,716.07 × 746.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.47x = 1,280,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,359.83/1,243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.67

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