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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.94, 1,717.83 and 747.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.94, 1,717.83 and 747.45 is: 1,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.94 : 1,717.83 = 747.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.94/1,717.83 = 747.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.94x = 1,717.83 × 747.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.94x = 1,283,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,992.03/1,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.37

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