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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.63, 1,717.64 and 747.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.63, 1,717.64 and 747.53 is: 1,031.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.63 : 1,717.64 = 747.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.63/1,717.64 = 747.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.63x = 1,717.64 × 747.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.63x = 1,283,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,975.10/1,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.62

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