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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.82, 1,716.63 and 746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.82, 1,716.63 and 746.74 is: 1,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.82 : 1,716.63 = 746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.82/1,716.63 = 746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.82x = 1,716.63 × 746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.82x = 1,281,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,875.63/1,243.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.59

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