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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.72, 1,713.08 and 799.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.72, 1,713.08 and 799.88 is: 1,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.72 : 1,713.08 = 799.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.72/1,713.08 = 799.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.72x = 1,713.08 × 799.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.72x = 1,370,247.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,247.37/1,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.51

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