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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.91, 1,772.98 and 717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.91, 1,772.98 and 717.74 is: 990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.91 : 1,772.98 = 717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.91/1,772.98 = 717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.91x = 1,772.98 × 717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.91x = 1,272,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,528.01/1,284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.37

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