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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.98, 1,715.46 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.98, 1,715.46 and 719.02 is: 992.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.98 : 1,715.46 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.98/1,715.46 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.98x = 1,715.46 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.98x = 1,233,441.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,441.47/1,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.33

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