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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.48, 1,717.44 and 720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.48, 1,717.44 and 720.80 is: 994.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.48 : 1,717.44 = 720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.48/1,717.44 = 720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.48x = 1,717.44 × 720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.48x = 1,237,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,930.75/1,244.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.74

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