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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.73, 1,717.35 and 720.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.73, 1,717.35 and 720.66 is: 994.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.73 : 1,717.35 = 720.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.73/1,717.35 = 720.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.73x = 1,717.35 × 720.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.73x = 1,237,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,633.24/1,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.30

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