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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242, 1,713.96 and 682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242, 1,713.96 and 682.45 is: 941.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242 : 1,713.96 = 682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242/1,713.96 = 682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242x = 1,713.96 × 682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242x = 1,169,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,687.72/1,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.78

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