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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.10, 1,716.54 and 719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.10, 1,716.54 and 719.82 is: 993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.10 : 1,716.54 = 719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.10/1,716.54 = 719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.10x = 1,716.54 × 719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.10x = 1,235,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,599.82/1,244.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.17

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