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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.32, 1,717.08 and 713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.32, 1,717.08 and 713.19 is: 984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.32 : 1,717.08 = 713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.32/1,717.08 = 713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.32x = 1,717.08 × 713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.32x = 1,224,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,608.05/1,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.16

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