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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.52, 1,711.80 and 716.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.52, 1,711.80 and 716.48 is: 988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.52 : 1,711.80 = 716.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.52/1,711.80 = 716.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.52x = 1,711.80 × 716.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.52x = 1,226,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,470.46/1,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.67

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