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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.99, 1,714.15 and 718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.99, 1,714.15 and 718.32 is: 991.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.99 : 1,714.15 = 718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.99/1,714.15 = 718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.99x = 1,714.15 × 718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.99x = 1,231,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,308.23/1,241.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.40

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