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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.62, 1,713.32 and 682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.62, 1,713.32 and 682.04 is: 941.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.62 : 1,713.32 = 682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.62/1,713.32 = 682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.62x = 1,713.32 × 682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.62x = 1,168,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,552.77/1,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.15

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