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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.92, 1,715.43 and 718.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.92, 1,715.43 and 718.94 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.92 : 1,715.43 = 718.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.92/1,715.43 = 718.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.92x = 1,715.43 × 718.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.92x = 1,233,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,282.67/1,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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