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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.38, 1,713.11 and 717.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.38, 1,713.11 and 717.44 is: 990.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.38 : 1,713.11 = 717.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.38/1,713.11 = 717.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.38x = 1,713.11 × 717.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.38x = 1,229,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,053.64/1,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.07

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