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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.22, 1,717.83 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.22, 1,717.83 and 747 is: 1,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.22 : 1,717.83 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.22/1,717.83 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.22x = 1,717.83 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.22x = 1,283,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,219.01/1,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.52

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