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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.84, 1,715.13 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.84, 1,715.13 and 683.32 is: 942.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.84 : 1,715.13 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.84/1,715.13 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.84x = 1,715.13 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.84x = 1,171,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,977.58/1,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.98

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