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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.27, 1,714.65 and 718.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.27, 1,714.65 and 718.62 is: 991.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.27 : 1,714.65 = 718.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.27/1,714.65 = 718.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.27x = 1,714.65 × 718.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.27x = 1,232,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,181.78/1,242.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.88

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