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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.03, 1,716.36 and 719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.03, 1,716.36 and 719.96 is: 993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.03 : 1,716.36 = 719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.03/1,716.36 = 719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.03x = 1,716.36 × 719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.03x = 1,235,710.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,710.55/1,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.31

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