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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.08, 1,714.32 and 718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.08, 1,714.32 and 718.92 is: 991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.08 : 1,714.32 = 718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.08/1,714.32 = 718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.08x = 1,714.32 × 718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.08x = 1,232,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,458.93/1,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.46

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