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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.49, 1,713.61 and 710.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.49, 1,713.61 and 710.67 is: 980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.49 : 1,713.61 = 710.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.49/1,713.61 = 710.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.49x = 1,713.61 × 710.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.49x = 1,217,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,814.54/1,241.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.93

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