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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.16, 1,714.23 and 711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.16, 1,714.23 and 711.13 is: 981.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.16 : 1,714.23 = 711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.16/1,714.23 = 711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.16x = 1,714.23 × 711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.16x = 1,219,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,036.09/1,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.38

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