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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.72, 1,712.14 and 681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.72, 1,712.14 and 681.17 is: 939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.72 : 1,712.14 = 681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.72/1,712.14 = 681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.72x = 1,712.14 × 681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.72x = 1,166,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,248.14/1,240.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.98

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