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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.47, 1,713.28 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.47, 1,713.28 and 710.44 is: 980.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.47 : 1,713.28 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.47/1,713.28 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.47x = 1,713.28 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.47x = 1,217,182.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,182.64/1,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.44

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