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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.04, 1,713.81 and 718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.04, 1,713.81 and 718.12 is: 990.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.04 : 1,713.81 = 718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.04/1,713.81 = 718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.04x = 1,713.81 × 718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.04x = 1,230,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,721.24/1,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.89

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