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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.75, 1,718.10 and 713.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.75, 1,718.10 and 713.93 is: 985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.75 : 1,718.10 = 713.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.75/1,718.10 = 713.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.75x = 1,718.10 × 713.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.75x = 1,226,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,603.13/1,244.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.42

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