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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.38, 1,717.06 and 720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.38, 1,717.06 and 720.32 is: 993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.38 : 1,717.06 = 720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.38/1,717.06 = 720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.38x = 1,717.06 × 720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.38x = 1,236,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,832.66/1,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.93

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