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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.37, 1,679.58 and 720.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.37, 1,679.58 and 720.03 is: 993.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.37 : 1,679.58 = 720.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.37/1,679.58 = 720.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.37x = 1,679.58 × 720.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.37x = 1,209,347.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,347.99/1,217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.41

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