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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.57, 1,717.61 and 720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.57, 1,717.61 and 720.56 is: 994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.57 : 1,717.61 = 720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.57/1,717.61 = 720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.57x = 1,717.61 × 720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.57x = 1,237,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,641.75/1,244.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.44

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