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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.68, 1,713.10 and 717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.68, 1,713.10 and 717.52 is: 989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.68 : 1,713.10 = 717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.68/1,713.10 = 717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.68x = 1,713.10 × 717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.68x = 1,229,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,183.51/1,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.94

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