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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.57, 1,713.39 and 682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.57, 1,713.39 and 682.05 is: 941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.57 : 1,713.39 = 682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.57/1,713.39 = 682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.57x = 1,713.39 × 682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.57x = 1,168,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,617.65/1,241.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.24

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