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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.37, 1,716.10 and 719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.37, 1,716.10 and 719.57 is: 993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.37 : 1,716.10 = 719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.37/1,716.10 = 719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.37x = 1,716.10 × 719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.37x = 1,234,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,854.08/1,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.15

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