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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.35, 1,713.13 and 717.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.35, 1,713.13 and 717.55 is: 990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.35 : 1,713.13 = 717.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.35/1,713.13 = 717.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.35x = 1,713.13 × 717.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.35x = 1,229,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,250.35/1,241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.25

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