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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.15, 1,716.51 and 719.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.15, 1,716.51 and 719.81 is: 993.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.15 : 1,716.51 = 719.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.15/1,716.51 = 719.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.15x = 1,716.51 × 719.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.15x = 1,235,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,548.88/1,244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.09

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