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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.41, 1,716.57 and 746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.41, 1,716.57 and 746.78 is: 1,030.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.41 : 1,716.57 = 746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.41/1,716.57 = 746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.41x = 1,716.57 × 746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.41x = 1,281,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,891.56/1,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.12

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