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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.28, 1,716.99 and 713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.28, 1,716.99 and 713.22 is: 984.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.28 : 1,716.99 = 713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.28/1,716.99 = 713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.28x = 1,716.99 × 713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.28x = 1,224,591.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,591.61/1,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.18

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