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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.36, 1,717.50 and 747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.36, 1,717.50 and 747.82 is: 1,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.36 : 1,717.50 = 747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.36/1,717.50 = 747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.36x = 1,717.50 × 747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.36x = 1,284,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,376.56/1,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.33

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