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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.67, 1,713.48 and 682.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.67, 1,713.48 and 682.14 is: 941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.67 : 1,713.48 = 682.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.67/1,713.48 = 682.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.67x = 1,713.48 × 682.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.67x = 1,168,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,833.25/1,241.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.34

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