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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.26, 1,711.64 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.26, 1,711.64 and 716.28 is: 988.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.26 : 1,711.64 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.26/1,711.64 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.26x = 1,711.64 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.26x = 1,226,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,013.50/1,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.51

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