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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.62, 1,715.16 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.62, 1,715.16 and 711.80 is: 982.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.62 : 1,715.16 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.62/1,715.16 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.62x = 1,715.16 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.62x = 1,220,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,855.18/1,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.48

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