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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.66, 1,714.85 and 704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.66, 1,714.85 and 704.32 is: 971.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.66 : 1,714.85 = 704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.66/1,714.85 = 704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.66x = 1,714.85 × 704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.66x = 1,207,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,803.15/1,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.95

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