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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.35, 1,717.26 and 713.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.35, 1,717.26 and 713.39 is: 984.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.35 : 1,717.26 = 713.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.35/1,717.26 = 713.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.35x = 1,717.26 × 713.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.35x = 1,225,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,076.11/1,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.51

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