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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.76, 1,717.62 and 720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.76, 1,717.62 and 720.72 is: 994.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.76 : 1,717.62 = 720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.76/1,717.62 = 720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.76x = 1,717.62 × 720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.76x = 1,237,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,923.09/1,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.51

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