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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.40, 1,713.07 and 710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.40, 1,713.07 and 710.25 is: 980.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.40 : 1,713.07 = 710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.40/1,713.07 = 710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.40x = 1,713.07 × 710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.40x = 1,216,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,714.06/1,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.11

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