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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.01, 1,712.48 and 716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.01, 1,712.48 and 716.94 is: 989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.01 : 1,712.48 = 716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.01/1,712.48 = 716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.01x = 1,712.48 × 716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.01x = 1,227,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,741.83/1,241.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.31

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