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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.96, 1,718.34 and 721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.96, 1,718.34 and 721.28 is: 995.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.96 : 1,718.34 = 721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.96/1,718.34 = 721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.96x = 1,718.34 × 721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.96x = 1,239,404.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,404.28/1,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.54

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