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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.71, 1,717.68 and 720.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.71, 1,717.68 and 720.73 is: 994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.71 : 1,717.68 = 720.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.71/1,717.68 = 720.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.71x = 1,717.68 × 720.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.71x = 1,237,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,983.51/1,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.60

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