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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.56, 1,713.34 and 682.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.56, 1,713.34 and 682.03 is: 941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.56 : 1,713.34 = 682.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.56/1,713.34 = 682.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.56x = 1,713.34 × 682.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.56x = 1,168,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,549.28/1,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.19

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