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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.63, 1,715.01 and 718.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.63, 1,715.01 and 718.74 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.63 : 1,715.01 = 718.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.63/1,715.01 = 718.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.63x = 1,715.01 × 718.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.63x = 1,232,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,646.29/1,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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