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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.11, 1,712.72 and 673.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.11, 1,712.72 and 673.94 is: 930.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.11 : 1,712.72 = 673.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.11/1,712.72 = 673.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.11x = 1,712.72 × 673.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.11x = 1,154,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,272.74/1,241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.03

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