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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.16, 1,714.26 and 718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.16, 1,714.26 and 718.18 is: 991.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.16 : 1,714.26 = 718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.16/1,714.26 = 718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.16x = 1,714.26 × 718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.16x = 1,231,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,147.25/1,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.13

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