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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.84, 1,716.52 and 720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.84, 1,716.52 and 720 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.84 : 1,716.52 = 720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.84/1,716.52 = 720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.84x = 1,716.52 × 720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.84x = 1,235,894.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,894.40/1,243.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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