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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.37, 1,711.15 and 716.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.37, 1,711.15 and 716.03 is: 987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.37 : 1,711.15 = 716.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.37/1,711.15 = 716.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.37x = 1,711.15 × 716.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.37x = 1,225,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,224.39/1,240.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.79

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