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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.29, 1,717.36 and 747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.29, 1,717.36 and 747.22 is: 1,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.29 : 1,717.36 = 747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.29/1,717.36 = 747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.29x = 1,717.36 × 747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.29x = 1,283,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,245.74/1,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.31

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