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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.38, 1,714.60 and 682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.38, 1,714.60 and 682.95 is: 942.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.38 : 1,714.60 = 682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.38/1,714.60 = 682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.38x = 1,714.60 × 682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.38x = 1,170,986.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,986.07/1,242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.53

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