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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.47, 1,714.66 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.47, 1,714.66 and 711.44 is: 981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.47 : 1,714.66 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.47/1,714.66 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.47x = 1,714.66 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.47x = 1,219,877.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,877.71/1,242.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.82

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