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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.93, 1,712.37 and 716.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.93, 1,712.37 and 716.86 is: 989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.93 : 1,712.37 = 716.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.93/1,712.37 = 716.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.93x = 1,712.37 × 716.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.93x = 1,227,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,529.56/1,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.20

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