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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.99, 1,715.18 and 718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.99, 1,715.18 and 718.92 is: 992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.99 : 1,715.18 = 718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.99/1,715.18 = 718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.99x = 1,715.18 × 718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.99x = 1,233,073.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,073.61/1,242.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.02

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