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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.32, 1,718.34 and 721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.32, 1,718.34 and 721.25 is: 995.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.32 : 1,718.34 = 721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.32/1,718.34 = 721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.32x = 1,718.34 × 721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.32x = 1,239,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,352.73/1,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.21

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