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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.70, 1,712.14 and 716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.70, 1,712.14 and 716.72 is: 989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.70 : 1,712.14 = 716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.70/1,712.14 = 716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.70x = 1,712.14 × 716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.70x = 1,227,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,124.98/1,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.06

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