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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.16, 1,717.02 and 720.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.16, 1,717.02 and 720.18 is: 993.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.16 : 1,717.02 = 720.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.16/1,717.02 = 720.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.16x = 1,717.02 × 720.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.16x = 1,236,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,563.46/1,244.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.89

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