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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.14, 1,712.74 and 717.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.14, 1,712.74 and 717.34 is: 989.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.14 : 1,712.74 = 717.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.14/1,712.74 = 717.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.14x = 1,712.74 × 717.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.14x = 1,228,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,616.91/1,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.91

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