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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.98, 1,716.48 and 746.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.98, 1,716.48 and 746.55 is: 1,030.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.98 : 1,716.48 = 746.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.98/1,716.48 = 746.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.98x = 1,716.48 × 746.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.98x = 1,281,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,438.14/1,243.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.11

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