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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.73, 1,716.25 and 719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.73, 1,716.25 and 719.80 is: 993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.73 : 1,716.25 = 719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.73/1,716.25 = 719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.73x = 1,716.25 × 719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.73x = 1,235,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,356.75/1,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.27

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