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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.53, 1,711.67 and 716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.53, 1,711.67 and 716.46 is: 988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.53 : 1,711.67 = 716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.53/1,711.67 = 716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.53x = 1,711.67 × 716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.53x = 1,226,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,339.51/1,240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.56

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