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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.75, 1,713.66 and 682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.75, 1,713.66 and 682.27 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.75 : 1,713.66 = 682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.75/1,713.66 = 682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.75x = 1,713.66 × 682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.75x = 1,169,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,178.81/1,241.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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