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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.02, 1,713.87 and 710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.02, 1,713.87 and 710.79 is: 980.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.02 : 1,713.87 = 710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.02/1,713.87 = 710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.02x = 1,713.87 × 710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.02x = 1,218,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,201.66/1,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.83

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