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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.26, 1,711.56 and 716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.26, 1,711.56 and 716.29 is: 988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.26 : 1,711.56 = 716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.26/1,711.56 = 716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.26x = 1,711.56 × 716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.26x = 1,225,973.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,973.31/1,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.48

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