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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.78, 1,718.01 and 720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.78, 1,718.01 and 720.81 is: 994.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.78 : 1,718.01 = 720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.78/1,718.01 = 720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.78x = 1,718.01 × 720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.78x = 1,238,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,358.79/1,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.85

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