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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.12, 1,716.81 and 720.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.12, 1,716.81 and 720.05 is: 993.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.12 : 1,716.81 = 720.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.12/1,716.81 = 720.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.12x = 1,716.81 × 720.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.12x = 1,236,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,189.04/1,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.63

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