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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.32, 1,712.85 and 717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.32, 1,712.85 and 717.25 is: 989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.32 : 1,712.85 = 717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.32/1,712.85 = 717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.32x = 1,712.85 × 717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.32x = 1,228,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,541.66/1,241.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.71

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