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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.67, 1,717.36 and 720.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.67, 1,717.36 and 720.39 is: 993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.67 : 1,717.36 = 720.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.67/1,717.36 = 720.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.67x = 1,717.36 × 720.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.67x = 1,237,175.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,175.06/1,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.98

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