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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.99, 1,716.15 and 719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.99, 1,716.15 and 719.65 is: 992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.99 : 1,716.15 = 719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.99/1,716.15 = 719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.99x = 1,716.15 × 719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.99x = 1,235,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,027.35/1,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.80

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