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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.13, 1,711.44 and 716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.13, 1,711.44 and 716.33 is: 988.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.13 : 1,711.44 = 716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.13/1,711.44 = 716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.13x = 1,711.44 × 716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.13x = 1,225,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,947.26/1,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.57

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