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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,716.05 and 746.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,716.05 and 746.38 is: 1,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,716.05 = 746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,716.05 = 746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,716.05 × 746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 1,280,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,829.41/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.58

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