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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.06, 1,712.68 and 717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.06, 1,712.68 and 717.11 is: 989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.06 : 1,712.68 = 717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.06/1,712.68 = 717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.06x = 1,712.68 × 717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.06x = 1,228,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,179.95/1,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.62

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