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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.52, 1,714.70 and 683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.52, 1,714.70 and 683.02 is: 942.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.52 : 1,714.70 = 683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.52/1,714.70 = 683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.52x = 1,714.70 × 683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.52x = 1,171,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,175.83/1,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.58

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