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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.89, 1,713.80 and 682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.89, 1,713.80 and 682.37 is: 941.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.89 : 1,713.80 = 682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.89/1,713.80 = 682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.89x = 1,713.80 × 682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.89x = 1,169,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,437.14/1,241.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.66

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