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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.63, 1,714.82 and 683.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.63, 1,714.82 and 683.09 is: 942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.63 : 1,714.82 = 683.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.63/1,714.82 = 683.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.63x = 1,714.82 × 683.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.63x = 1,171,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,376.39/1,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.66

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