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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.73, 1,716.72 and 746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.73, 1,716.72 and 746.12 is: 1,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.73 : 1,716.72 = 746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.73/1,716.72 = 746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.73x = 1,716.72 × 746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.73x = 1,280,879.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,879.13/1,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.87

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