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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.50, 1,711.62 and 716.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.50, 1,711.62 and 716.52 is: 988.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.50 : 1,711.62 = 716.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.50/1,711.62 = 716.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.50x = 1,711.62 × 716.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.50x = 1,226,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,409.96/1,240.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.64

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