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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.43, 1,714.56 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.43, 1,714.56 and 682.88 is: 942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.43 : 1,714.56 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.43/1,714.56 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.43x = 1,714.56 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.43x = 1,170,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,838.73/1,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.38

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