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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.18, 1,711.62 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.18, 1,711.62 and 716.10 is: 988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.18 : 1,711.62 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.18/1,711.62 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.18x = 1,711.62 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.18x = 1,225,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,691.08/1,240.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.32

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