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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.38, 1,718.61 and 721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.38, 1,718.61 and 721.46 is: 995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.38 : 1,718.61 = 721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.38/1,718.61 = 721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.38x = 1,718.61 × 721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.38x = 1,239,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,908.37/1,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.61

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