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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.58, 1,711.92 and 709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.58, 1,711.92 and 709.52 is: 979.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.58 : 1,711.92 = 709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.58/1,711.92 = 709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.58x = 1,711.92 × 709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.58x = 1,214,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,641.48/1,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.09

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