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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.64, 1,714.72 and 718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.64, 1,714.72 and 718.84 is: 991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.64 : 1,714.72 = 718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.64/1,714.72 = 718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.64x = 1,714.72 × 718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.64x = 1,232,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,609.32/1,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.93

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