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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.91, 1,713.88 and 682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.91, 1,713.88 and 682.43 is: 941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.91 : 1,713.88 = 682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.91/1,713.88 = 682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.91x = 1,713.88 × 682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.91x = 1,169,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,601.21/1,241.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.78

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