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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.64, 1,717.03 and 746.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.64, 1,717.03 and 746.42 is: 1,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.64 : 1,717.03 = 746.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.64/1,717.03 = 746.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.64x = 1,717.03 × 746.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.64x = 1,281,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,613.22/1,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.71

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