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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.68, 1,717.56 and 713.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.68, 1,717.56 and 713.55 is: 984.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.68 : 1,717.56 = 713.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.68/1,717.56 = 713.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.68x = 1,717.56 × 713.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.68x = 1,225,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,568.74/1,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.65

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