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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.98, 1,715.28 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.98, 1,715.28 and 675.80 is: 932.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.98 : 1,715.28 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.98/1,715.28 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.98x = 1,715.28 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.98x = 1,159,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,180.23/1,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.58

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