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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.26, 1,711.59 and 709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.26, 1,711.59 and 709.17 is: 978.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.26 : 1,711.59 = 709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.26/1,711.59 = 709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.26x = 1,711.59 × 709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.26x = 1,213,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,808.28/1,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.67

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