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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.69, 1,714.97 and 683.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.69, 1,714.97 and 683.18 is: 942.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.69 : 1,714.97 = 683.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.69/1,714.97 = 683.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.69x = 1,714.97 × 683.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.69x = 1,171,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,642.42/1,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.83

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