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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.73, 1,714.85 and 683.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.73, 1,714.85 and 683.19 is: 942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.73 : 1,714.85 = 683.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.73/1,714.85 = 683.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.73x = 1,714.85 × 683.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.73x = 1,171,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,570.08/1,242.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.74

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