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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.67, 1,713.25 and 799.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.67, 1,713.25 and 799.51 is: 1,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.67 : 1,713.25 = 799.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.67/1,713.25 = 799.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.67x = 1,713.25 × 799.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.67x = 1,369,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,760.51/1,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.16

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