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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.83, 1,717.88 and 713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.83, 1,717.88 and 713.73 is: 984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.83 : 1,717.88 = 713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.83/1,717.88 = 713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.83x = 1,717.88 × 713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.83x = 1,226,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,102.49/1,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.96

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