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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.88, 1,713.72 and 682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.88, 1,713.72 and 682.34 is: 941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.88 : 1,713.72 = 682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.88/1,713.72 = 682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.88x = 1,713.72 × 682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.88x = 1,169,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,333.23/1,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.58

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