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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.22, 1,714.32 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.22, 1,714.32 and 711.18 is: 981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.22 : 1,714.32 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.22/1,714.32 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.22x = 1,714.32 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.22x = 1,219,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,190.10/1,242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.46

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