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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.98, 1,717.49 and 746.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.98, 1,717.49 and 746.75 is: 1,030.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.98 : 1,717.49 = 746.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.98/1,717.49 = 746.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.98x = 1,717.49 × 746.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.98x = 1,282,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,523.34/1,244.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.16

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