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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.57, 1,711.56 and 867.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.57, 1,711.56 and 867.97 is: 1,197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.57 : 1,711.56 = 867.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.57/1,711.56 = 867.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.57x = 1,711.56 × 867.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.57x = 1,485,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,582.73/1,240.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.50

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