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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.98, 1,712.12 and 716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.98, 1,712.12 and 716.73 is: 988.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.98 : 1,712.12 = 716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.98/1,712.12 = 716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.98x = 1,712.12 × 716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.98x = 1,227,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,124.18/1,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.83

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