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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.66, 1,713.47 and 703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.66, 1,713.47 and 703.32 is: 970.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.66 : 1,713.47 = 703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.66/1,713.47 = 703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.66x = 1,713.47 × 703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.66x = 1,205,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,110.91/1,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.57

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