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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.53, 1,713.70 and 799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.53, 1,713.70 and 799.43 is: 1,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.53 : 1,713.70 = 799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.53/1,713.70 = 799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.53x = 1,713.70 × 799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.53x = 1,369,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,987.55/1,241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.46

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