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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.09, 1,717.04 and 713.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.09, 1,717.04 and 713.00 is: 984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.09 : 1,717.04 = 713.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.09/1,717.04 = 713.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.09x = 1,717.04 × 713.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.09x = 1,224,255.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,255.60/1,244.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.06

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