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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.14, 1,714.14 and 690.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.14, 1,714.14 and 690.14 is: 952.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.14 : 1,714.14 = 690.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.14/1,714.14 = 690.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.14x = 1,714.14 × 690.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.14x = 1,182,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,996.58/1,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.39

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