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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.17, 1,712.71 and 717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.17, 1,712.71 and 717.23 is: 989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.17 : 1,712.71 = 717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.17/1,712.71 = 717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.17x = 1,712.71 × 717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.17x = 1,228,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,412.17/1,241.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.72

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