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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,716.56 and 746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,716.56 and 746.60 is: 1,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,716.56 = 746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,716.56 = 746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,716.56 × 746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 1,281,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,583.70/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.48

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