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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.56, 1,717.43 and 747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.56, 1,717.43 and 747.10 is: 1,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.56 : 1,717.43 = 747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.56/1,717.43 = 747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.56x = 1,717.43 × 747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.56x = 1,283,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,091.95/1,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.96

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