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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.40, 1,716 and 719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.40, 1,716 and 719.42 is: 992.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.40 : 1,716 = 719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.40/1,716 = 719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.40x = 1,716 × 719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.40x = 1,234,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,524.72/1,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.86

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