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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.55, 1,714.75 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.55, 1,714.75 and 683.06 is: 942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.55 : 1,714.75 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.55/1,714.75 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.55x = 1,714.75 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.55x = 1,171,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,265.15/1,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.63

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