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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.73, 1,712.45 and 716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.73, 1,712.45 and 716.75 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.73 : 1,712.45 = 716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.73/1,712.45 = 716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.73x = 1,712.45 × 716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.73x = 1,227,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,394.95/1,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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