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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.68, 1,715.08 and 718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.68, 1,715.08 and 718.60 is: 991.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.68 : 1,715.08 = 718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.68/1,715.08 = 718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.68x = 1,715.08 × 718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.68x = 1,232,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,456.49/1,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.77

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