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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.26, 1,717.08 and 720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.26, 1,717.08 and 720.30 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.26 : 1,717.08 = 720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.26/1,717.08 = 720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.26x = 1,717.08 × 720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.26x = 1,236,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,812.72/1,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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