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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.79, 1,715.06 and 683.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.79, 1,715.06 and 683.30 is: 942.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.79 : 1,715.06 = 683.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.79/1,715.06 = 683.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.79x = 1,715.06 × 683.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.79x = 1,171,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,906.49/1,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.97

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