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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.69, 1,716.36 and 719.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.69, 1,716.36 and 719.75 is: 993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.69 : 1,716.36 = 719.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.69/1,716.36 = 719.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.69x = 1,716.36 × 719.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.69x = 1,235,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,351.70/1,243.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.30

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