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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.80, 1,716.19 and 712.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.80, 1,716.19 and 712.71 is: 983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.80 : 1,716.19 = 712.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.80/1,716.19 = 712.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.80x = 1,716.19 × 712.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.80x = 1,223,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,143.99/1,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.39

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