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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.50, 1,716 and 712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.50, 1,716 and 712.41 is: 983.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.50 : 1,716 = 712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.50/1,716 = 712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.50x = 1,716 × 712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.50x = 1,222,495.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,495.56/1,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.11

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