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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.76, 1,713.65 and 710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.76, 1,713.65 and 710.69 is: 980.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.76 : 1,713.65 = 710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.76/1,713.65 = 710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.76x = 1,713.65 × 710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.76x = 1,217,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,873.92/1,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.76

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