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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.16, 1,711.12 and 688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.16, 1,711.12 and 688.16 is: 949.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.16 : 1,711.12 = 688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.16/1,711.12 = 688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.16x = 1,711.12 × 688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.16x = 1,177,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,524.34/1,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.49

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