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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.87, 1,714.03 and 718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.87, 1,714.03 and 718.07 is: 991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.87 : 1,714.03 = 718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.87/1,714.03 = 718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.87x = 1,714.03 × 718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.87x = 1,230,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,783.16/1,241.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.08

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