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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.63, 1,713.46 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.63, 1,713.46 and 682.08 is: 941.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.63 : 1,713.46 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.63/1,713.46 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.63x = 1,713.46 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.63x = 1,168,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,716.80/1,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.28

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