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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.09, 1,715.43 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.09, 1,715.43 and 719.02 is: 992.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.09 : 1,715.43 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.09/1,715.43 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.09x = 1,715.43 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.09x = 1,233,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,428.48/1,243.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.23

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