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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.41, 1,711.77 and 680.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.41, 1,711.77 and 680.94 is: 939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.41 : 1,711.77 = 680.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.41/1,711.77 = 680.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.41x = 1,711.77 × 680.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.41x = 1,165,612.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,612.98/1,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.70

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