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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.01, 1,716.75 and 719.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.01, 1,716.75 and 719.94 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.01 : 1,716.75 = 719.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.01/1,716.75 = 719.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.01x = 1,716.75 × 719.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.01x = 1,235,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,957.00/1,244.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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