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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.91, 1,713.83 and 682.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.91, 1,713.83 and 682.39 is: 941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.91 : 1,713.83 = 682.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.91/1,713.83 = 682.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.91x = 1,713.83 × 682.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.91x = 1,169,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,491.88/1,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.69

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