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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.85, 1,713.65 and 717.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.85, 1,713.65 and 717.78 is: 990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.85 : 1,713.65 = 717.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.85/1,713.65 = 717.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.85x = 1,713.65 × 717.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.85x = 1,230,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,020.11/1,241.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.47

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