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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,717.32 and 720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,717.32 and 720.46 is: 994.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,717.32 = 720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,717.32 = 720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,717.32 × 720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 1,237,260.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,260.37/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.23

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