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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.72, 1,717.50 and 1,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.72, 1,717.50 and 1,010.44 is: 1,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.72 : 1,717.50 = 1,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.72/1,717.50 = 1,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.72x = 1,717.50 × 1,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.72x = 1,735,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,430.70/1,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.35

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