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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.48, 1,714.66 and 682.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.48, 1,714.66 and 682.99 is: 942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.48 : 1,714.66 = 682.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.48/1,714.66 = 682.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.48x = 1,714.66 × 682.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.48x = 1,171,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,095.63/1,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.55

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